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text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;FABRIZIO DE ANDRÉ – Anime Salve&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ricordi&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Cantautore/ Art Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / LP / Digital – 1996&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgqM4S6Qh_LsB9R5AA7ymft5ppuP60KoHCx70IdIrPpItEMpUhKwLDN1d4iZw5hwqf54TTeW7etTOGmEWVOA245jmIkwz7f4rQywVpfTcEN4YTccGc8XK04CGFhlV3HH_0QWuLF956B_8t1_axBFjsTnuWt7w4yBwE9P9PDzsD7ZkVcUN8pArff8kUpJ8/s1000/De%20Andr%C3%A8.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1000&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;228&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgqM4S6Qh_LsB9R5AA7ymft5ppuP60KoHCx70IdIrPpItEMpUhKwLDN1d4iZw5hwqf54TTeW7etTOGmEWVOA245jmIkwz7f4rQywVpfTcEN4YTccGc8XK04CGFhlV3HH_0QWuLF956B_8t1_axBFjsTnuWt7w4yBwE9P9PDzsD7ZkVcUN8pArff8kUpJ8/w228-h228/De%20Andr%C3%A8.jpg&quot; width=&quot;228&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Questa
volta mi incammino in un territorio sacro, forse neppure degno di un mio parere
per quanto è grande il soggetto in analisi: Fabrizio De André.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ho
scelto dalla sua bellissima discografia “Anime Salve” proprio perché è l&#39;ultimo
testamento sonoro del cantautore genovese.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma
“Anime Salve” non è soltanto il testamento artistico e spirituale di Fabrizio
De André, bensì una summa filosofica, etno-musicale ed esistenziale. Realizzato
in una stretta, quasi simbiotica collaborazione con Ivano Fossati, l’album
declina il tema fondamentale della solitudine non come isolamento o sconfitta,
ma come condizione essenziale di libertà, salvaguardia dell’identità ed
emancipazione dai condizionamenti del potere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
titolo stesso racchiude la chiave di lettura: &quot;salve&quot; nell&#39;accezione
latina di &lt;i&gt;salvus&lt;/i&gt; (sano, salvo, integro). Salve sono le anime dei
&quot;solitari&quot;, dei diversi, delle minoranze che rifiutano l&#39;omologazione
sociale. L&#39;idea dell&#39;album nacque nel 1993 e inizialmente l&#39;intenzione era
quella di pubblicare un disco a quattro mani, firmato e cantato interamente con
Ivano Fossati. Tuttavia, durante la lunga lavorazione negli studi di Milano e
Parigi, emerse una diversa maturazione dei rispettivi linguaggi. Fossati decise
di fare un passo indietro come cantante per lasciare a De André il ruolo di
voce narrante principale, mantenendo però la co-paternità di tutti i testi e le
musiche, oltre a cantare in duetto in “Anime Salve”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sotto
la guida del produttore Piero Milesi e grazie al contributo di musicisti
straordinari come Gianluigi Trovesi, Walter Keiser e Dudu Kouaté, il disco
divenne un vero cantiere di ricerca percussiva e timbrica. De André e Fossati
fondevano genovese, romani, spagnolo, portoghese, italiano e ritmiche
mediterranee, sudamericane e africane, superando ogni barriera geografica.
Sappiamo bene che Faber era estremamente pignolo sulla resa testuale e metrica.
In studio la ricerca della pronuncia esatta per le parole in dialetto o in
lingua straniera richiedeva giorni di sessioni per pochi versi, con l&#39;obiettivo
di rendere il ritmo verbale parte integrante delle percussioni.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
disco inizia con “Prinçesa”, tratto dalla storia vera di Fernandinho de
Carvalho (raccontata nel libro autobiografico scritto in carcere con Maurizio
Jannelli), un ragazzo transessuale del Ceará (Brasile) emarginato e approdato a
Milano. Ed è subito un&#39;esplosione di ritmi samba-reggae, fiati e percussioni di
matrice sudamericana. De André non applica alcun giudizio morale né pietismo,
la transizione di Princesa è descritta come una conquista di libertà e di
riappropriazione del proprio corpo. La voce di De André dialoga con cori in
portoghese, trasformando una vicenda di prostituzione ed emarginazione in un
inno alla dignità personale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Una
delle liriche più intime dell&#39;intero repertorio deandreiano, legata ai ricordi
d&#39;infanzia trascorsi a Revignano d&#39;Asti durante la seconda guerra mondiale, è
“Ho Visto Nina Volare”. Il brano è dominato da un&#39;atmosfera rarefatta,
sognante, sorretta da un arpeggio delicato di chitarra e dal suono sospeso dei
flauti. L&#39;atto del &quot;volare&quot; sull&#39;altalena da parte di Nina diventa
metafora dell&#39;innocenza infantile, della scoperta del desiderio e del primo e
lacerante senso di separazione. Il contrasto tra la dimensione idilliaca del
ricordo e la presenza del padre (&quot;se mio padre mi vede...&quot;) introduce
il tema del confine tra libertà individuale e autorità. Romantico il messaggio
di Nina che richiama Faber con l’accensione e lo spegnimento delle luci di
casa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
capolavoro dell’album è proprio “Anime Salve”, cantata con Fossati. Un arpeggio
nitido ed essenziale introduce un manifesto poetico come pochi. La solitudine
non viene raffigurata come un isolamento punitivo, ma come la condizione
privilegiata di chi custodisce la propria integrità spirituale e intellettuale
rispetto ai condizionamenti del potere e della massa. L&#39;intreccio timbrico tra
la voce profonda di De André e quella incisiva di Fossati sottolinea la totale
sintonia concettuale dell&#39;opera.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ispirata
alla drammatica alluvione che colpì Genova nel settembre 1992, “Dolcenera” è
costruita su un tempo dispari incalzante e guidato dal ritmo ossessivo della
fisarmonica; il brano sviluppa un doppio binario narrativo e psicologico. Da
una parte vi è la furia distruttiva dell&#39;acqua che travolge la città,
dall&#39;altra l&#39;attesa paralizzante di un uomo rimasto a casa ad aspettare un
amore clandestino. L&#39;alluvione esterna si sovrappone alla tempesta emotiva del
protagonista, indifferente al pericolo reale perché già travolto dalla propria
passione. Un altro tassello magnifico di questo capolavoro.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Le
Acciughe Fanno Il Pallone” fa riferimento al gergo dei pescatori liguri in
quanto il &quot;pallone&quot; è la sfera compatta che i banchi di acciughe
formano in acqua per difendersi dai predatori. Il brano è sostenuto da un
andamento etnico sinuoso, ricco di percussioni e richiami mediterranei.
L&#39;acciuga, pesce gregario ed essenziale nell&#39;economia del mare, diventa la
parabola delle classi popolari e delle minoranze costrette a compattarsi per
sopravvivere. Il movimento del banco di pesci simboleggia l&#39;istinto di difesa
delle comunità povere di fronte alle minacce esterne e alle dinamiche del
mercato.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Uno
sguardo nel mondo dei Rom musulmani provenienti dai Balcani giunge da
“Khorakhané”, canzone solenne, aperta da chitarre acustiche e sviluppata su un
tempo di valzer lento ed evocativo. De André descrive la secolare condizione
nomade di un popolo che rifiuta i concetti di proprietà privata, confini e
fissa dimora (&quot;a forza di essere vento&quot;). Nel finale, la cantante rom
Dori Ghezzi (accreditata qui con la voce lirica di Dori Rizzoli) intona in lingua
romani una poesia di Gjush Fetiski, che eleva il canto a una preghiera laica
per la libertà di movimento di tutti i popoli. Frangente da lacrime!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Â
cúmba” è invece un canto nuziale interamente redatto in lingua genovese,
strutturato secondo la forma arcaica del dialogo/contrasto. La
&quot;colomba&quot; (â cúmba) simboleggia la sposa all&#39;interno della ritualità
contadina. Attraverso lo scambio battente tra i genitori e i promessi sposi,
l&#39;autore smantella la facciata della festa nuziale tradizionale, mettendone in
luce la natura di accordo economico e sociale volto a regolare e addomesticare
le passioni umane.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Altro
frangente profondo è “Disamistade”, termine sardo che indica la faida, la
rottura dell&#39;amicizia e dell&#39;armonia tra famiglie o comunità. Qui l&#39;atmosfera è
cupa, quasi sacrale, dominata da un arrangiamento d&#39;archi denso e da chitarre
misurate. De André analizza il meccanismo logorante e cieco della vendetta
ereditaria. La faida viene svelata per ciò che è realmente, un&#39;illusione di
giustizia che genera unicamente una catena ininterrotta di lutto e stasi
esistenziale (“Che fra un dolore lungo e un dolore grande / c&#39;è solo un po&#39; di
tempo spento in mezzo”). Ma la frase che preferisco del testo è “Il dolore
degli altri è un dolore a metà”, una grande verità.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’opera
si conclude con “Smisurata Preghiera”, vertice poetico dell’insieme. Il testo
nasce dalla fusione e rielaborazione della “Saga di Maqroll il Gabbiere”, opera
dello scrittore colombiano Álvaro Mutis. Un&#39;apertura orchestrale maestosa, di
respiro epico e sinfonico, accompagna la declamazione solenne di De André. Il
brano vuole essere un&#39;orazione laica rivolta a tutela di chi viaggia a
contrattempo, dei vinti, dei &quot;servi disobbedienti&quot; che rifiutano di
conformarsi alle regole della maggioranza. La conclusione rappresenta il punto
di arrivo di “Anime Salve”, la richiesta di rispetto universale per chi ha
scelto la solitudine pur di custodire intatta la propria dignità.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Anime
Salve” resta l&#39;affresco definitivo di una poetica che ha saputo elevarsi a filosofia
della storia, un&#39;opera-testamento in cui il rigore dell&#39;intreccio compositivo e
la profondità del gesto letterario si fondono in un&#39;architettura sonora
irripetibile, destinata a consegnare definitivamente il nome di Fabrizio De
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width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;This time I am
stepping into sacred territory, perhaps not even worthy of my own opinion given
the stature of the subject under analysis: Fabrizio De André.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I have chosen
“Anime Salve” from his extraordinary discography precisely because it stands as
the final musical testament of the Genoese singer-songwriter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Yet “Anime
Salve” is not merely Fabrizio De André&#39;s artistic and spiritual testament; it
is an existential, ethno-musical, and philosophical summa. Created in a close,
almost symbiotic collaboration with Ivano Fossati, the album articulates the
fundamental theme of solitude not as isolation or defeat, but as an essential
condition of freedom, the safeguarding of identity, and emancipation from the
constraints of power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The title itself
holds the key to its interpretation: &quot;salve&quot; in the Latin sense of &lt;i&gt;salvus&lt;/i&gt;
(healthy, safe, intact). Saved are the souls of the &quot;loners,&quot; the
outsiders, the minorities who refuse social conformity. The idea for the album
was born in 1993, and initially the intention was to release a joint project,
fully co-signed and sung with Ivano Fossati. However, during the long
production process in studios across Milan and Paris, a distinct evolution in
their respective artistic languages emerged. Fossati decided to step back as a
vocalist to leave De André in the role of main narrator, while retaining
co-authorship of all lyrics and music, as well as duetting on the title track
“Anime Salve”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Under the
guidance of producer Piero Milesi and thanks to the contribution of
extraordinary musicians such as Gianluigi Trovesi, Walter Keiser, and Dudu
Kouaté, the record became a genuine laboratory of percussive and timbral
exploration. De André and Fossati blended Genoese, Romani, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, and Mediterranean, South American, and African rhythms, transcending all
geographical barriers. We well know that Faber was extremely meticulous
regarding textual and metrical precision. In the studio, the search for the
exact pronunciation of words in dialect or foreign languages required days of
sessions for just a few lines, aimed at making the verbal rhythm an integral
part of the percussion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album opens
with “Prinçesa”, inspired by the true story of Fernandinho de Carvalho
(recounted in the autobiographical book written in prison with Maurizio
Jannelli), a young transgender person from Ceará (Brazil) marginalized and
eventually arriving in Milan. It immediately bursts into an explosion of
samba-reggae rhythms, brass, and South American percussion. De André applies no
moral judgment or pity: Prinçesa&#39;s transition is depicted as a conquest of
freedom and a reclamation of one&#39;s own body. De André&#39;s voice dialogues with
choruses in Portuguese, transforming a narrative of prostitution and
marginalization into a hymn to personal dignity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;One of the most
intimate lyrics in De André&#39;s entire repertoire, linked to childhood memories
spent in Revignano d&#39;Asti during World War II, is “Ho Visto Nina Volare”. The
track is dominated by a rarefied, dreamlike atmosphere, supported by a delicate
guitar arpeggio and the suspended sound of flutes. The act of
&quot;flying&quot; on the swing by Nina becomes a metaphor for childhood
innocence, the discovery of desire, and the first tearing sense of separation.
The contrast between the idyllic dimension of memory and the presence of the
father (&quot;se mio padre mi vede...&quot;) introduces the theme of the
boundary between individual freedom and authority. Romantic is Nina&#39;s message
calling Faber back by turning the house lights on and off.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The masterpiece
of the album is precisely “Anime Salve”, sung with Fossati. A crisp, essential
arpeggio introduces a poetic manifesto like few others. Solitude is not
portrayed as a punitive isolation, but as the privileged condition of those who
guard their spiritual and intellectual integrity against the conditioning of power
and the masses. The timbral interplay between De André&#39;s deep voice and
Fossati&#39;s incisive tone underlines the total conceptual synergy of the work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Inspired by the
dramatic flood that struck Genoa in September 1992, “Dolcenera” is built upon
an urgent odd time signature driven by the obsessive rhythm of the accordion;
the track develops a dual narrative and psychological track. On one side lies
the destructive fury of the water engulfing the city; on the other, the
paralyzing wait of a man remaining at home expecting a clandestine love. The
external flood overlaps with the emotional storm of the protagonist,
indifferent to real danger because he is already consumed by his own passion.
Another magnificent piece of this masterpiece.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Le Acciughe
Fanno Il Pallone” refers to Ligurian fishermen&#39;s jargon, as the
&quot;pallone&quot; (ball) is the compact sphere that schools of anchovies form
in the water to defend themselves against predators. The track is sustained by
a sinuous ethnic groove, rich in percussion and Mediterranean echoes. The
anchovy, a gregarious fish essential to the economy of the sea, becomes a
parable for the working classes and minorities forced to gather together to
survive. The movement of the school of fish symbolizes the defense instinct of
impoverished communities in the face of external threats and market dynamics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A glimpse into
the world of Muslim Romani people from the Balkans comes with “Khorakhané”, a
solemn song opened by acoustic guitars and developed over a slow, evocative
waltz tempo. De André describes the centuries-old nomadic condition of a people
who reject concepts of private property, borders, and fixed abode (&quot;a
forza di essere vento&quot; / &quot;by dint of being wind&quot;). In the
finale, Romani singer Dori Ghezzi (credited here with the lyrical vocals of
Dori Rizzoli) intones a poem by Gjush Fetiski in the Romani language, elevating
the song into a secular prayer for the freedom of movement of all peoples. A
truly tear-jerking moment!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Â cúmba”, on
the other hand, is a wedding song written entirely in the Genoese dialect,
structured according to the archaic form of a dialogue/contrast. The
&quot;dove&quot; (â cúmba) symbolizes the bride within peasant ritualism.
Through the rapid exchange between parents and betrothed, the author dismantles
the facade of the traditional wedding celebration, exposing its nature as an
economic and social agreement designed to regulate and tame human passions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Another profound
moment is “Disamistade”, a Sardinian term indicating a feud, the breakdown of
friendship and harmony between families or communities. Here the atmosphere is
somber, almost sacred, dominated by a dense string arrangement and measured
guitars. De André analyzes the exhausting, blind mechanism of inherited
revenge. The feud is exposed for what it truly is: an illusion of justice that
yields only an unbroken chain of grief and existential stasis (“Che fra un
dolore lungo e un dolore grande / c&#39;è solo un po&#39; di tempo spento in mezzo” /
&quot;Between a long pain and a great pain / there is only a bit of extinguished
time in between&quot;). But my favorite line from the text is “Il dolore degli
altri è un dolore a metà” (&quot;Other people&#39;s pain is only half a
pain&quot;), a profound truth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The work
concludes with “Smisurata Preghiera”, the poetic summit of the collection. The
lyrics stem from the fusion and adaptation of the “Saga of Maqroll the Gazer”,
the work of Colombian writer Álvaro Mutis. A majestic orchestral opening, epic
and symphonic in scope, accompanies De André&#39;s solemn declamation. The track
serves as a secular prayer aimed at protecting those traveling against the
tide, the defeated, the &quot;disobedient servants&quot; who refuse to conform
to the rules of the majority. The conclusion represents the destination of
“Anime Salve”: a plea for universal respect for those who have chosen solitude
in order to keep their dignity intact.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Anime Salve”
remains the definitive fresco of a poetic vision that succeeded in elevating
itself to a philosophy of history—a testament-work in which the rigor of the
compositional weave and the depth of the literary gesture merge into an
unrepeatable sonic architecture, destined to permanently deliver the name of
Fabrizio De André into the canon of 20th-century classics.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;







































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musicale odierna in cui il digitale la fa da padrone è sempre più difficile,
anche nelle piattaforme dedicate, scovare un buon disco e soprattutto un nuovo
talento, a causa delle troppe proposte che vanno altresì ad appiattire la
qualità in senso generale. Ma per fortuna, anche per la legge dei numeri, ogni
tanto si rilevano sorprese, come nel caso di “Beyond” di Alessandro Campone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Non
conoscendo l’autore, vado alla ricerca di notizie (che infine risultano poche)
e noto che si divide fra live e lavoro in studio con band Rock e Metal, per poi
passare anche agli allestimenti nel campo del teatro musicale. Di certo le idee
non mancano, tanto che realizza questa ambiziosa opera divisa in tredici parti,
in cui narra la storia di un&#39;umanità costretta a separarsi per sopravvivere.
Così dalle note tratte su Bandcamp: “I testi si muovono attraverso lo spazio,
la luce e il tempo come mappe simboliche di una frattura irreversibile: alcuni
se ne vanno, alcuni restano, e ciò che si spezza non è solo un luogo, ma un
legame…. La scienza fornisce il vocabolario emotivo dell&#39;album. La meccanica
quantistica e la cosmologia – entanglement, tempo non lineare, futuri multipli
– non vengono utilizzate per spiegare il mondo, ma per interrogare l&#39;esistenza
stessa”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Campone
è autore della musica e dei testi, oltre a esserne il cantante, e viene
coadiuvato da Filippo Marcheggiani (chitarre), Simone D&#39;Andrea (basso), Valerio
Lucantoni (batteria) e Sep Sarno (piano, synth), oltre che dagli ospiti
Emiliano Branda (direzione orchestrale) ed Emiliano Esposti, chitarra acustica
nel brano “22022022”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;L’opera
inizia con il piano e voce di “Thru The Lightyears” e mostra subito il lato
delicato dell’artista, in un movimento prossimo ai Dream Theater più sognanti.
Si intraprende poi il viaggio con l’ottima “22022022”, dove la ritmica tesse
trame infarcite di controtempi e buone intuizioni di synth. La voce di Campone
è pulita e adatta a ogni tipo di soluzione, arrivando a toccare anche altissime
vette. Qui siamo nel campo del Metal Progressive più puro, con stacchi acustici
altamente coinvolgenti in modalità Queensrÿche.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;L’opera
si alterna fra “schiaffo e bacio”, in cui brevi intro emozionanti (“Empty
Eyes”, “Entanglement”) si susseguono a parti complesse e vigorose (“Pillars Of
Creation”, “Illusions”) e ad altre più prossime alla forma canzone (“Welcome
September”). Ma il vero epicentro è la suite title track “Beyond”, ventisette
minuti ricchi di ogni sonorità, una colonna sonora cinematografica per il testo
del concept in cui l’insieme risulta altamente funzionale, grazie alla spiccata
capacità di Campone nel saper comporre musica dalle alte melodie e di facile
assimilazione. Splendido il solo di pianoforte, in un mix fra Genesis e
Savatage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;“Beyond”
è quindi una bella sorpresa, un disco scorrevole in cui alcuni déjà-vu si
intrecciano con scelte assolutamente personali che fanno di questo esordio un
intrigante ascolto. Solo buona musica, motivo per cui mi viene spontaneo
avvisare gli addetti ai lavori affinché pongano attenzione su questo artista, il
quale dimostra di non essere affatto un principiante. Buon ascolto. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/KxLMfC0y0CA&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;KxLMfC0y0CA&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;ALESSANDRO
CAMPONE – Beyond&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Self-released&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Progressive Metal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
Bandcamp / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-tVQm2LbIFGhsqefs5MhyeWXQAXhuyGrbBo2TVd6P3U09U8VlIvYQkwHHXhBk64Rq5RZcxWaVcEG7zaQtSwvR4X68yIEzY5-UBwtZfDC-9RmvRJcKHpNXhl_40z3bFaMhjmQGwjWjr6K5qxPd0M-7yDDjHurgbV6xEjwg5lUkM05iuGp2Xj02lUULBDs/s2679/Alessandro%20Campone%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2679&quot; data-original-width=&quot;2009&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-tVQm2LbIFGhsqefs5MhyeWXQAXhuyGrbBo2TVd6P3U09U8VlIvYQkwHHXhBk64Rq5RZcxWaVcEG7zaQtSwvR4X68yIEzY5-UBwtZfDC-9RmvRJcKHpNXhl_40z3bFaMhjmQGwjWjr6K5qxPd0M-7yDDjHurgbV6xEjwg5lUkM05iuGp2Xj02lUULBDs/s320/Alessandro%20Campone%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;240&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In today&#39;s musical era, where digital platforms
dominate, it is increasingly difficult—even on dedicated platforms—to unearth a
good record and, above all, a new talent, due to an overwhelming influx of
releases that ultimately flattens overall quality. Fortunately, if only by the
law of averages, pleasant surprises do surface occasionally, as is the case
with “Beyond” by Alessandro Campone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Unfamiliar with the artist, I searched for background
information (which proved to be sparse) and discovered that he splits his time
between live performances and studio work with Rock and Metal bands, alongside
work in musical theater productions. Ideas are certainly not lacking here, so
much so that he has crafted an ambitious thirteen-part work recounting the
story of a humanity forced to split apart to survive. As the Bandcamp liner
notes state: “The lyrics move through space, light, and time as symbolic maps
of an irreversible fracture: some leave, some stay, and what breaks is not just
a place, but a bond... Science provides the album&#39;s emotional vocabulary.
Quantum mechanics and cosmology—entanglement, non-linear time, multiple
futures—are not used to explain the world, but to question existence itself.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Campone wrote the music and lyrics, in addition to
handling lead vocals, supported by Filippo Marcheggiani (guitars), Simone
D&#39;Andrea (bass), Valerio Lucantoni (drums), and Sep Sarno (piano, synths),
alongside guest appearances by Emiliano Branda (orchestral arrangement) and
Emiliano Esposti (acoustic guitar on the track “22022022”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;The work opens with the piano-and-vocal piece “Thru
The Lightyears,” immediately showcasing the artist&#39;s delicate side in a
movement reminiscent of Dream Theater at their most dreamlike. The journey then
truly takes off with the excellent “22022022,” where the rhythm section weaves
textures packed with syncopation and sharp synth ideas. Campone&#39;s clean vocals
adapt effortlessly to every arrangement, effortlessly reaching impressive
heights. Here we are firmly in pure Progressive Metal territory, complete with
deeply engaging acoustic passages in true Queensrÿche fashion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;The album alternates between a &quot;slap and a
kiss,&quot; where brief, moving intros (“Empty Eyes,” “Entanglement”) give way
to complex, powerful sections (“Pillars Of Creation,” “Illusions”) and others
closer to a traditional song structure (“Welcome September”). Yet the true
centerpiece remains the epic title suite “Beyond”—twenty-seven minutes rich in
every sonic shade, acting as a cinematic soundtrack to the concept’s narrative.
The ensemble works cohesively, driven by Campone&#39;s knack for composing highly
accessible, melodic music. The piano solo—striking a balance between Genesis
and Savatage—is superb.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;“Beyond” is a delightful surprise: a smooth-flowing
record where subtle nods to classic influences intertwine with deeply personal
stylistic choices, making this debut an intriguing listen. Pure quality music
throughout, which naturally impels me to urge industry insiders to take notice
of an artist who clearly proves he is no beginner. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Happy
listening. MS&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

















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Records / Virgin Music Group / Universal Music Group&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Genere:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Post Prog Moderno&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt; CD / 2LP / Blu Ray / DVD /
Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OcZLk953sp-c5N5JKdAHNuyZaRrT6FWmLDvyFCs3tMIHWhavv08dEbPrlYZSsdHLGn15bGaqgF_mKmDYAa6SgvczoQQCd7Cwox-ta0dJsHhnA0YHUgFcqMUawXLKVdNKUR1UMqSPloj0niN7vgrSwQwVv1_k9efXqqt-OUvNZzhhS69KqnOL-jq8_2wI/s1200/Steven%20Wilson.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;261&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OcZLk953sp-c5N5JKdAHNuyZaRrT6FWmLDvyFCs3tMIHWhavv08dEbPrlYZSsdHLGn15bGaqgF_mKmDYAa6SgvczoQQCd7Cwox-ta0dJsHhnA0YHUgFcqMUawXLKVdNKUR1UMqSPloj0niN7vgrSwQwVv1_k9efXqqt-OUvNZzhhS69KqnOL-jq8_2wI/w261-h261/Steven%20Wilson.jpg&quot; width=&quot;261&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ecco
colui che ha spaccato il mondo del Prog in due fazioni ben distinte, colui che
conquista e perde fan in continuazione, colui che fa soltanto ciò che sente al
momento senza adagiarsi sugli allori: Steven Wilson. Si possono ricordare le
sue collaborazioni e, solo per fare alcuni nomi, dico: No-Man, Porcupine Tree,
Blackfield, Storm Corrosion con il leader degli Opeth Mikael Åkerfeldt (di cui
a breve avremo novità) e altre ancora.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sono
subito sincero, personalmente sono di parte, in quanto ho sempre amato gli
artisti che hanno fatto della musica non soltanto un piacere, ma una carriera
in cui non sono scesi a compromessi e tantomeno rimasti fedeli alle solite
formule. Questo per me è un vero artista; poi si può disquisire sulla musica
proposta e quant’altro. Tuttavia, non per questo parto con un occhio benevolo,
anzi, sicuramente più critico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Steven
Wilson, soprattutto con i Porcupine Tree, ha modificato il significato del
termine Progressive Rock, proponendo una musica rispettosa del passato ma ricca
di contaminazioni moderne. Forse proprio questo non gli è stato perdonato da
molti esperti e amanti del Progressive Rock classico. Come nulla fosse, Wilson va
avanti per la sua strada, che incontra addirittura il Pop (“The Future Bites”,
“The Harmony Codex”) o la Psichedelia più ricercata (“The Overview”), mentre il
passato è stato un mix fra King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Van Der Graaf Generator e
molto altro ancora.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Cambi
repentini di stile pur restando relegato al suo classico sound, ben
riconducibile all’artista anche solo dopo un breve ascolto e questa è la forza
di una personalità che non tutti hanno.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;E
oggi? Come nel suo stile, un nuovo cambio d’intenti, via la Psichedelia
profonda dell’ultimo album “The Overview” e niente Pop, ma uno sguardo ai primi
album oscuri, cosa che in fin dei conti nell’animo è sempre stato.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Requiem
For A Village” è proprio questo, un ritorno al passato, ma con l’esperienza e
idee più moderne. Come spiegato da Wilson a testate come &lt;i&gt;Innerviews&lt;/i&gt; e &lt;i&gt;Louder&lt;/i&gt;,
la primissima spinta concettuale è nata come reazione diretta al suo lavoro
precedente, “The Overview”, che esplorava l&#39;universo, le sue enormi distanze
spaziali e la scala cosmica. “Requiem For A Village” sceglie invece
deliberatamente l&#39;opposto polare: il più piccolo microcosmo umano possibile,
ovvero un singolo villaggio rurale britannico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Atmosefe
macabre e inquietanti, rappresentate perfettamente nelle copertine dell’album e
nei libretti che lo accompagnano, evidenziano questo stato d’animo. È
l&#39;estetica Folk Horror. Wilson cita spesso come imprinting culturale i
programmi televisivi e i film britannici degli anni &#39;70 con cui è cresciuto, da
“The Wicker Man” alle serie inquietanti per ragazzi della BBC. Liricamente,
l&#39;album non propone un&#39;idilliaca cartolina della campagna inglese, ma scava
sotto la superficie. Dietro l&#39;apparente tranquillità del villaggio si nasconde
un senso di minaccia strisciante, fatto di riti antichi, segreti inconfessati,
superstizioni locali e un&#39;inquietudine serpeggiante tra i suoi abitanti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
“requiem” del titolo fa riferimento al declino inesorabile delle comunità
contadine e alla perdita della memoria storica a favore dell&#39;omologazione
moderna. Nel testo recitato da David Tennant (scritto da Andy Partridge) e
nelle liriche di Wilson emerge un tema surreale, quello degli abitanti del
villaggio che non muoiono mai nel senso convenzionale, ma diventano fisicamente
parte del paesaggio. Si dissolvono nelle colline, negli alberi e nella terra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Per
il sound, Wilson si accompagna a musicisti del calibro di David Tennant (voce
narrante), Andy Partridge (voce narrante), Randy McStine (chitarre), Russell
Holzman (batteria) e Katherine Priddy (voce in “Murmuration”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ora
da me vi attenderete la classica disamina brano per brano, che invece non
avrete, anche perché questo lavoro va assaporato nell’insieme, come una
lunghissima suite. Ci sono ritorni al passato come ho già anticipato (vedi
“Wheel”), il tutto in un sound che potrei definire analogico. Poi ci sono
versioni di tutti i tipi, da bonus track incluse a Dolby Surround, CD, 2LP e
tante altre ancora che potrete scegliere dal suo sito ufficiale se siete come
me inguaribili collezionisti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Wilson
oggi è scuro come la pece più che mai; horrorifico… Inquietante come i colori
delle immagini che propone e di certo “Requiem For A Village” non è un disco
per tutti i palati, ma per coloro che ancora ascoltano la musica con l’intento
di rimanere stupiti e in qualche maniera destabilizzati. Non aggiungo altro,
perché sono certo che sarà l’ennesimo disco che spaccherà in due il pubblico,
ma su questo (sono sicuro) Wilson non se ne cura. Riassunto delle puntate
precedenti? In alcuni casi sì, in altri no, perchè l’artista oggi è questo,
prendere o lasciare. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRHWHkADjMo&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;jRHWHkADjMo&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;STEVEN WILSON – Requiem For A Village&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Fiction
Records / Virgin Music Group / Universal Music Group&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Genre:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Modern Post-Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt; CD / 2LP / Blu-Ray / DVD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSBxbcXT0D0KA-TU7W66QO_Xm800ZP91sOTNG5Vs7rVStqS45cj9pSk7pAb2T6Ho-G_np9RgDm1dznWUnXFkorLMWgZuP8EO2jO2FFC3h3L4ydYZKmKwj8uFU30QA4uF5_FFsfZuMIkiXdeLtpWxpPMuDIp-_Uc1L1S_dK50EtiPu9v12BRQsDc4Kfmrt/s447/Steven%20Wilson%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;447&quot; data-original-width=&quot;447&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSBxbcXT0D0KA-TU7W66QO_Xm800ZP91sOTNG5Vs7rVStqS45cj9pSk7pAb2T6Ho-G_np9RgDm1dznWUnXFkorLMWgZuP8EO2jO2FFC3h3L4ydYZKmKwj8uFU30QA4uF5_FFsfZuMIkiXdeLtpWxpPMuDIp-_Uc1L1S_dK50EtiPu9v12BRQsDc4Kfmrt/s320/Steven%20Wilson%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Here is the man who split the Prog world into two
distinct camps, the one who constantly gains and loses fans, the one who does
only what he feels like in the moment without resting on his laurels: Steven
Wilson. One can recall his many collaborations, to name just a few: No-Man, Porcupine
Tree, Blackfield, Storm Corrosion with Opeth leader Mikael Åkerfeldt (from whom
we will have news shorty), and others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Let me be upfront: personally, I am biased, as I have
always loved artists who turned music not just into a pleasure, but into a
career without compromises and without sticking to predictable formulas. To me,
this is what defines a true artist; we can then debate the actual music and
everything else. However, that doesn&#39;t mean I approach this with a lenient
eye—on the contrary, I am certainly more critical.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Steven Wilson, especially with Porcupine Tree,
reshaped the meaning of Progressive Rock by offering music that respects the
past while being rich in modern influences. Perhaps this is precisely what many
purists and traditional Progressive Rock lovers have never forgiven him for. As
if nothing happened, Wilson keeps forging his own path, which even crosses into
Pop (“The Future Bites”, “The Harmony Codex”) or more refined Psychedelia (“The
Overview”), whereas the past was a fusion of King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Van Der
Graaf Generator, and much more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sudden shifts in style, while remaining anchored to
his signature sound—instantly recognizable after just a brief listen—this is
the strength of a personality that not everyone possesses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;And today? True to his style, a new shift in
direction: out with the deep Psychedelia of his last album “The Overview” and
no Pop in sight, but rather a look back at his early dark albums—something
that, deep down, he has always been.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Requiem For A Village” is precisely that: a return to
the past, but enriched by experience and more modern ideas. As Wilson explained
to outlets like &lt;i&gt;Innerviews&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Louder&lt;/i&gt;, the initial conceptual
impulse came as a direct reaction to his previous work, “The Overview”, which explored
the universe, its vast spatial distances, and the cosmic scale. “Requiem For A
Village”, instead, deliberately chooses the polar opposite: the smallest
possible human microcosm—a single rural British village.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Macabre and unsettling atmospheres, perfectly depicted
on the album covers and accompanying booklets, highlight this mood. It is the
Folk Horror aesthetic. Wilson often cites 1970s British TV shows and films he
grew up with as a major cultural influence, from “The Wicker Man” to eerie BBC
children&#39;s series. Lyrically, the album does not present an idyllic postcard of
the English countryside, but digs beneath the surface. Behind the village’s
apparent tranquility lies a creeping sense of menace, woven from ancient
rituals, unconfessed secrets, local superstitions, and a lingering uneasiness
among its inhabitants.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The &quot;requiem&quot; in the title refers to the
relentless decline of rural communities and the loss of historical memory in
favor of modern homogenization. In the spoken-word text recited by David
Tennant (written by Andy Partridge) and in Wilson’s lyrics, a surreal theme
emerges: the villagers never die in the conventional sense, but physically
become part of the landscape itself. They dissolve into the hills, the trees,
and the earth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;For the sound, Wilson surrounds himself with musicians
of the highest caliber: David Tennant (narrator), Andy Partridge (narrator),
Randy McStine (guitars), Russell Holzman (drums), and Katherine Priddy (vocals
on “Murmuration”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Now, you might expect the classic track-by-track
breakdown from me, but you won&#39;t get one—mainly because this work is meant to
be savored as a whole, like one long suite. There are returns to the past, as I
mentioned earlier (see “Wheel”), all wrapped in a sound that I would define as
analog. Then there are versions of every kind—from bonus tracks included to
Dolby Surround, CD, 2LP, and many more—that you can choose from his official
site if, like me, you are an incurable collector.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Today, Wilson is darker than pitch, more than ever
before; horror-tinged… Unsettling like the colors of the imagery he presents.
“Requiem For A Village” is certainly not an album for everyone, but for those
who still listen to music to be amazed and, in some way, destabilized. I’ll say
no more, because I’m certain this will be yet another record to divide the
audience in two—though I’m sure Wilson couldn&#39;t care less. A recap of previous
chapters? In some ways yes, in others no, because this is the artist today:
take it or leave it. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;

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Italia abbiamo la fortuna di avere case discografiche che s’interessano di
quelle band e di quei generi musicali di nicchia altrimenti non distribuiti e
di conseguenza ignorati. L’Andromeda Relix è una di queste, da decenni sul
campo e sempre attenta a tutto ciò che concerne il Rock Progressivo, l’Heavy Metal,
il Progressive Metal e tutto quello che vi ruota attorno nell’underground.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nella
scuderia si distinguono i veronesi Dark Ages, sorti nel lontano 1987 su
iniziativa del chitarrista e principale compositore Simone Calciolari.
Inizialmente legati alle sonorità della NWOBHM e dell&#39;Heavy Metal classico
degli anni &#39;80, il gruppo intraprende ben presto una decisa virata verso il
Progressive Metal. Sei gli album in studio compreso questo ritorno dal titolo “Blind
Faith”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
sette brani, la band oggi formata da Roberto Roverselli (voce), Simone
Calciolari (chitarre), Angela Busato (tastiere, piano), Alberto Caria (basso) e
Carlo Busato (batteria), si dimostra fra le migliori della penisola, con un
sound a tratti potente ma sempre curato e fornito di buona tecnica strumentale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
filo conduttore concettuale di “Blind Faith” ruota attorno alla fiducia cieca ideologica,
tecnologica o emotiva, e alla ricerca di un punto di riferimento (il “faro”) in
una società sempre più frammentata e disorientata.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’album
si apre con il piano e voce di Busato e Roverselli raggiunti da coralità e
infine dalle chitarre elettriche, le quali riconducono tutto nel Metal ma con
un assolo al fulmicotone che riporta alla mente passaggi di band come Pink
Floyd o Pendragon. Il brano s’intitola “Time To Be Kings” e affronta la presa
di coscienza oltre al desiderio di riprendere il controllo del proprio destino.
Sin da queste prime note si scorge una band in gran spolvero, cosciente dei
propri mezzi grazie all’annosa esperienza, un fattore non da poco.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Con
“The Fire We Hold” il lato “Progressive” della band prende maggiormente il
sopravvento, grazie a un uso tastieristico che attinge dagli anni ’80 e dai
suoi effetti elettronici. Dosata e duttile la voce di Roverselli, piacevole
anche sulle tonalità alte. La sezione ritmica si mostra pulita e senza
sbavature, mentre buono risulta il lavoro al basso da parte di Caria. Tempi
dispari, continui cambi di tempo e un dialogo serrato tra gli assoli di chitarra
e le trame dei sintetizzatori sono la carta vincente del brano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Good
To Say Goodbye” parla del distacco necessario e liberatorio da relazioni
tossiche, zavorre del passato o certezze illusorie che bloccano l&#39;evoluzione
personale. La musica si fa diretta, sicuramente efficace in sede live, virando
verso un Metal che racchiude in alcuni riff la storia dei Saxon, e non soltanto
loro. Ottimi i solo di synth e di chitarra verso il finale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
singolo apripista dell’album s’intitola “Road To Insanity” ed è un altro
frangente dinamico e ben arrangiato, dove il sound radicato della band fa bella
mostra di sé attraverso movimenti sognanti e potenti. Se si vuole portare oggi
un esempio di classico Metal Prog, questo ne è il perfetto campione. Il testo
analizza il confine sottile tra convinzione incrollabile e follia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ed
è la volta della mini suite di dieci minuti “The Lighthouse (Blind Faith)”,
fulcro centrale dell’opera in cui l’articolazione è il piacere dell’ascolto.
Schegge di Queensrÿche si possono apprezzare nelle partiture più pacate e nel
lavoro vocale, così come i riferimenti ai Savatage nelle parti più potenti.
Ovviamente numerosi i cambi umorali, ben bilanciati dentro al contesto
mutevole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Distant
Suns” ha ulteriormente gli occhi puntati sulla band di Oliva (Savatage), mentre
la conclusiva “Sunset” torna a dare maggiore interesse al Progressive con un
finale struggente fatto di piano e voce.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
maturità di una band non giunge per caso, ma soltanto attraverso sacrifici,
errori, ricerca e amore per quello che si fa: i Dark Ages sono giunti lassù,
fra le vette del genere italiano, grazie a questa dedizione che può sicuramente
fare scuola a molte band che si approcciano ora a questo mondo fatto di energia,
ma soprattutto di buone melodie. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCihbROBo14&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;aCihbROBo14&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;DARK
AGES – Blind Faith&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Andromeda
Relix / Audioglobe&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Progressive Metal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yKRalXgYLnb8eILgRvO5Xp7btKtS46iOX24Aww6bL5ptJyLqbTey0m8Kps41uEjA78k1UTc_5CeFo15s2jxTnrZkhqXti5J4hFUHEOY8BkchD4nhWJfbP-Y-GiXqtanIyhLbFseGdzi2zY5qD5SC9HaDbZVlpqWHpuFmH8nzcamrJwFoRX3WfCopUG4q/s678/Dark%20Ages%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;452&quot; data-original-width=&quot;678&quot; height=&quot;213&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yKRalXgYLnb8eILgRvO5Xp7btKtS46iOX24Aww6bL5ptJyLqbTey0m8Kps41uEjA78k1UTc_5CeFo15s2jxTnrZkhqXti5J4hFUHEOY8BkchD4nhWJfbP-Y-GiXqtanIyhLbFseGdzi2zY5qD5SC9HaDbZVlpqWHpuFmH8nzcamrJwFoRX3WfCopUG4q/s320/Dark%20Ages%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In Italy, we are fortunate to have record labels that
take an interest in niche bands and musical genres that would otherwise remain
undistributed and consequently ignored. Andromeda Relix is one of these—in the
game for decades and always attentive to everything regarding Progressive Rock,
Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, and all that revolves around them in the
underground scene.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Distinguished within their roster are Dark Ages from
Verona, formed back in 1987 on the initiative of guitarist and main songwriter
Simone Calciolari. Initially tied to the sounds of NWOBHM and classic &#39;80s
Heavy Metal, the group soon undertook a decisive shift towards Progressive
Metal. Six studio albums to date, including this comeback titled “Blind Faith”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Across seven tracks, the line-up—today featuring
Roberto Roverselli (vocals), Simone Calciolari (guitars), Angela Busato
(keyboards, piano), Alberto Caria (bass), and Carlo Busato (drums)—proves to be
among the finest on the peninsula, boasting a sound that is at times powerful
yet always refined and backed by impressive instrumental technique.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The conceptual thread of “Blind Faith” revolves around
blind faith—whether ideological, technological, or emotional—and the search for
a beacon (the “lighthouse”) in an increasingly fragmented and disoriented
society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album opens with piano and vocals from Busato and
Roverselli, joined by choral harmonies and finally electric guitars, which
steer everything back into Metal territory, complete with a blistering solo
reminiscent of passages by bands like Pink Floyd or Pendragon. The track is
titled “Time To Be Kings” and addresses awakening as well as the desire to
reclaim control over one&#39;s destiny. From these very first notes, one catches a
band in peak form, fully aware of their capabilities thanks to long-standing experience—a
far-from-minor factor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With “The Fire We Hold”, the band&#39;s “Progressive” side
takes center stage, driven by keyboard work drawing heavily from the &#39;80s and
its electronic effects. Roverselli&#39;s vocals are measured and versatile,
pleasing even in the higher register. The rhythm section comes across clean and
flawless, alongside solid bass work by Caria. Odd time signatures, constant
tempo changes, and a tight dialogue between guitar solos and synth textures
make up the winning formula of the track.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;“Good To Say Goodbye” deals with the necessary and
liberating detachment from toxic relationships, burdens of the past, or
illusory certainties that block personal growth. The music turns direct,
undoubtedly effective live, veering towards a Metal style that embodies in
certain riffs the legacy of Saxon, among others. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Outstanding
synth and guitar solos highlight the ending.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The lead single off the album is titled “Road To
Insanity”, another dynamic, finely arranged segment where the band&#39;s
established sound shines through dreamy yet powerful movements. If one were to
showcase a textbook example of classic Prog Metal today, this would be a
flawless representative. The lyrics analyze the thin line between unshakable
conviction and madness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Then comes the ten-minute mini-suite “The Lighthouse
(Blind Faith)”, the central centerpiece of the work where intricate structure
makes for sheer listening pleasure. Traces of Queensrÿche can be appreciated in
the quieter passages and vocal work, just as references to Savatage emerge in
the heavier sections. Naturally, atmospheric mood shifts abound, expertly
balanced within a fluid context.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Distant Suns” keeps its eyes even further trained on
Oliva&#39;s band (Savatage), whereas the closing track “Sunset” shifts the focus
back to Progressive rock, concluding with a poignant piano-and-vocal finale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A band&#39;s maturity doesn&#39;t happen by chance; it comes
solely through sacrifice, mistakes, exploration, and love for what one does.
Dark Ages have reached the top among the peaks of the Italian genre thanks to a
level of dedication that could easily serve as a lesson for many emerging bands
stepping into this world of energy and, above all, great melodies. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;





























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IMPERFETTO CHE I PINK FLOYD IMPARARONO AD ODIARE&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Di Salari massimo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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dischi che segnano una svolta epocale non solo per la musica che contengono, ma
per il processo di trasformazione che riescono ad innescare. Quando
nell’ottobre del 1970 &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; arriva sugli scaffali dei negozi
di dischi, i Pink Floyd si trovano in un territorio liminale, sospesi tra le
ceneri ancora calde della psichedelia lisergica guidata da Syd Barrett e
l’architettura sonora controllata, concettualizzata e rigorosa che di lì a
pochi anni avrebbe dato vita a &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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come un macigno tra il caos frammentato di &lt;i&gt;Ummagumma&lt;/i&gt; e la perfezione
fluida di &lt;i&gt;Meddle&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; è il punto di massima
espansione e al contempo il laboratorio più rischioso della carriera della band
britannica. Un disco monumentale, pastorale, eccentrico e profondamente
divisivo, persino — e soprattutto — per gli stessi musicisti che lo hanno
concepito.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Un
titolo nato tra le pagine della cronaca nera&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhlhdsDNMu6Ct_D7QjzfN-Kmc-le7z9JhxSAfk4bkGzA6khZPowlwzoYzqlysJVCVz0VFYj9hdfna3yKPxNMM_nfdXMHl2QOlu4-9FZyaO-FBhysc52kGFO6Hzn5ge5PV_N7LWkSqvusodW7z3UpWXgGSe_WjI5AuUOO5inv8Finew29Sym9ckwHpenN3/s1280/68zpGcbVimcJdCp9Np4YW3.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;720&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;180&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhlhdsDNMu6Ct_D7QjzfN-Kmc-le7z9JhxSAfk4bkGzA6khZPowlwzoYzqlysJVCVz0VFYj9hdfna3yKPxNMM_nfdXMHl2QOlu4-9FZyaO-FBhysc52kGFO6Hzn5ge5PV_N7LWkSqvusodW7z3UpWXgGSe_WjI5AuUOO5inv8Finew29Sym9ckwHpenN3/s320/68zpGcbVimcJdCp9Np4YW3.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
storia della &lt;i&gt;title track&lt;/i&gt; comincia senza un nome e con un’ambizione che
rischiava di schiacciare le forze dei quattro componenti. Registrata
inizialmente con il titolo provvisorio di &lt;i&gt;The Amazing Pudding&lt;/i&gt; (Un budino
straordinario), la lunga suite di oltre 23 minuti occupava l&#39;intera prima
facciata del vinile. Ma man mano che l&#39;opera prendeva forma, il gruppo si rese
conto di non avere la strumentazione né le competenze teoriche sufficienti per
orchestrare la mole di suoni che aveva in testa.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Fu
qui che entrò in scena &lt;b&gt;Ron Geesin&lt;/b&gt;, compositore e figura di spicco
dell’avanguardia sonica britannica. Geesin, chiamato a dare una struttura
formale e a scrivere le partiture per l&#39;orchestra di ottoni e per il John
Alldis Choir, lavorò a ritmi serrati tra tensioni nervose e incomprensioni con
i musicisti dell&#39;orchestra classica, poco abituati alle metriche non
convenzionali del rock. Il coro, in particolare, venne trattato da Geesin non
come un veicolo per un testo lirico, ma come una sezione ritmico-timbrica fatta
di fonemi, sillabe prive di senso, mugugni e vocalizzi drammatici.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvtnt5vr9GraF4THejP3xzowl6Z7e0Ixz0YAuyjQcdunEYOiqpZXrOXYlRcgnY90tps9uXcw_yUJDQrqVFRYOBs5in7WIdLwGgnzbLyodAebKOn7rhB5egc5hVRA0xftoilVS_ZkU1CSAKjc5ZudrMaRvqZITse_55c59H1KAmuDnent82AunzLg0C370/s576/geesin2.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;384&quot; data-original-width=&quot;576&quot; height=&quot;213&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvtnt5vr9GraF4THejP3xzowl6Z7e0Ixz0YAuyjQcdunEYOiqpZXrOXYlRcgnY90tps9uXcw_yUJDQrqVFRYOBs5in7WIdLwGgnzbLyodAebKOn7rhB5egc5hVRA0xftoilVS_ZkU1CSAKjc5ZudrMaRvqZITse_55c59H1KAmuDnent82AunzLg0C370/s320/geesin2.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Ron Geesin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Quando
la suite fu finalmente completata, mancava ancora un titolo definitivo. La
risposta arrivò quasi per caso durante una pausa nei BBC Studios. Roger Waters
stava sfogliando il quotidiano &lt;i&gt;Evening Standard&lt;/i&gt; del 16 luglio 1970
quando l&#39;attenzione gli cadde su un articolo di cronaca medica: a una donna di
56 anni, incinta, era stato applicato un pacemaker cardiaco sperimentale
alimentato a plutonio-238. Il titolo dell&#39;articolo recitava: &lt;i&gt;&quot;Nuclear
Atom Heart Mother Named&quot;&lt;/i&gt;. Waters mostrò il ritaglio agli altri: il
nome perfetto per quell&#39;intrico di carne, macchine, ottoni e pulsazioni
ritmiche era appena nato.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;La
rivoluzione visiva: Lulubelle III e l&#39;anti-copertina&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0qoRoDbUOjINTDOptzuHa7vHDQjJIvIyLr46LDTWF-TRoYVqtPdIXXh8HLeG-lDKP6bY4eUA6ipFZll5SZTLqfrD8cL9UnnRoIM9EmYn5QNGXuSZzf9lY-eXipqOAGLrXxiVkL9CpAblsNnnhcZdA8jDRCuhpiunB7QFkMmb7TuMEfeFyygTVPgf7aCb/s500/atom_heart_mother_1718117937.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;500&quot; data-original-width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0qoRoDbUOjINTDOptzuHa7vHDQjJIvIyLr46LDTWF-TRoYVqtPdIXXh8HLeG-lDKP6bY4eUA6ipFZll5SZTLqfrD8cL9UnnRoIM9EmYn5QNGXuSZzf9lY-eXipqOAGLrXxiVkL9CpAblsNnnhcZdA8jDRCuhpiunB7QFkMmb7TuMEfeFyygTVPgf7aCb/s320/atom_heart_mother_1718117937.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
musica rappresentava un riproponimento con le forme convenzionali del Rock, ma la
veste grafica fu un vero e proprio atto di sabotaggio commerciale. All&#39;epoca,
le copertine dei dischi psichedelici e rock erano cariche di colori sgargianti,
caratteri elaborati, volti dei musicisti e simbologie cosmiche.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Storm
Thorgerson&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; e &lt;b&gt;Aubrey Powell&lt;/b&gt; dello studio &lt;b&gt;Hipgnosis&lt;/b&gt;
decisero di fare l&#39;esatto contrario. Su suggerimento di John Peel, che
auspicava qualcosa di estremamente &quot;normale e rilassante&quot;, Thorgerson
salì in macchina e si diresse nelle campagne dell&#39;Hertfordshire. Lì fotografò
la prima cosa che vide: una mucca di razza Friesian al pascolo, il cui nome di
registro era &lt;b&gt;Lulubelle III&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
Pink Floyd accolsero la proposta con entusiasmo. Non solo: su insistenza della
band e contro la volontà della casa discografica EMI, dalla copertina e dal
retro vennero rimossi sia il nome del gruppo che il titolo dell&#39;album. Nessun
testo, nessuna spiegazione, solo la testa di un bovino su uno sfondo verde e un
cielo azzurro. Fu un gesto radicale che definì la filosofia visiva dei Pink
Floyd: la musica non aveva bisogno di essere venduta attraverso l&#39;immagine dei
singoli componenti, ma doveva reggersi sulla propria forza evocativa.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Il Lato B: Intimismo pastorale e la
colazione di Alan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/e7t7aQLcik0&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;e7t7aQLcik0&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
prima facciata rappresenta lo sforzo collettivo e sinfonico, mentre la seconda
facciata si trasforma in una galleria di ritratti individuali che mostrano le
differenti anime compositive del gruppo:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol start=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;1&quot;&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&quot;If&quot;
     (Roger Waters):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Un’essenziale poesia acustica in
     cui Waters mette a nudo le proprie fragilità. Il testo, intimo e quasi
     sommesso, anticipa in modo emblematico le ossessioni tematiche sulla
     malattia mentale, l&#39;isolamento e il senso di colpa che esploderanno poi in
     &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt; e &lt;i&gt;The Wall&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&quot;Summer
     &#39;68&quot; (Richard Wright):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Una delle vette
     compositive del tastierista. Sotto un&#39;impalcatura pop-barocca arricchita
     da cori complessi e improvvisi stacchi di fiati, Wright firma una
     disincantata riflessione sulla vita sregolata On The Road, mettendo a nudo
     la vuotezza delle relazioni occasionali con le groupies.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&quot;Fat Old
     Sun&quot; (David Gilmour):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Una composizione
     interamente scritta, cantata e suonata da Gilmour (che incise anche le
     parti di batteria e basso). Un classico del repertorio
     folclorico-pastorale floydiano, impreziosito nel finale da uno degli
     assoli di Stratocaster più caldi, lirici e iconici di tutta la prima fase della
     band.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L&#39;album
si chiude con l&#39;esperimento più controverso del lotto: &lt;b&gt;&quot;Alan&#39;s
Psychedelic Breakfast&quot;&lt;/b&gt;. Si tratta di un&#39;opera di &lt;i&gt;musique concrète&lt;/i&gt;
divisa in tre parti, costruita attorno ai suoni registrati nella cucina di &lt;b&gt;Alan
Styles&lt;/b&gt;, lo storico roadie della band. Tra una sezione strumentale e
l&#39;altra, l&#39;ascoltatore assiste alla preparazione fisica della colazione: il
crepitio delle uova nel pentolino, il versare del tè, le gocce d&#39;acqua che
cadono dal rubinetto e la voce di Alan che mormora riflessioni sui cereali (&lt;i&gt;&quot;Muesli,
I like muesli...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;). Un tentativo surreale e provocatorio di annullare
il confine tra la quotidianità domestica e la creazione artistica.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il successo inatteso e il duro
rinnegamento&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nonostante
la natura ostica della suite e una copertina priva di indicazioni, &lt;i&gt;Atom
Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; fu un successo commerciale travolgente: divenne il &lt;b&gt;primo
album dei Pink Floyd a conquistare il N.1 nelle classifiche di vendita del
Regno Unito&lt;/b&gt;, proiettando il gruppo in una dimensione di popolarità di massa
fino ad allora sconosciuta.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Tuttavia,
con il passare degli anni, il rapporto dei Pink Floyd con quest&#39;opera si
trasformò in una vera e propria repulsione. Man mano che il loro suono si
affinava e le loro strutture si facevano più fluide e precise, i membri della band
cominciarono a guardare a &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; con estremo imbarazzo e
severità critica, bollando la suite come un esperimento pretenzioso e mal
riuscito.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Le
dichiarazioni rilasciate nel corso del tempo dagli stessi protagonisti non
lasciano spazio a dubbi:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;David
Gilmour:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&quot;Atom
Heart Mother è stato un ottimo tentativo, ma era roba spazzatura. In realtà non
avevamo alcuna idea di cosa stessimo facendo. Eravamo nel nostro momento
peggiore, eravamo bloccati. Penso che fossimo arrivati al punto di raschiare il
fondo del barile... Se qualcuno mi dicesse adesso: &#39;Ecco un milione di
sterline, va&#39; a suonare Atom Heart Mother&#39;, risponderei: &#39;Siete matti? Non
suono quel troppa spazzatura&#39;.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Roger
Waters:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&quot;Se
qualcuno mi dicesse oggi di andare a suonare Atom Heart Mother, direi: &#39;Ma
siete matti? Non esiste&#39;. È del tutto privo di struttura, è orribile. Ricordo
che suonavamo la suite dal vivo ed era una tortura, un&#39;agonia continua. Se mi
chiedeste di riascoltarlo adesso, probabilmente sverei.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Solo
&lt;b&gt;Ron Geesin&lt;/b&gt; ha sempre difeso la bontà dell&#39;opera, sottolineando come la
band, una volta raggiunto il successo planetario negli anni Settanta, tendesse
a rinnegare le proprie radici più grezze e sperimentali per proteggere
l&#39;immagine di perfezione formale costruita con i dischi successivi.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;L&#39;eredità storica: La rampa di lancio
verso il futuro&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Al
di là dei giudizi impietosi dei suoi stessi creatori, &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt;
rimane un tassello imprescindibile nella storiografia del rock progressivo e
nella traiettoria artistica dei Pink Floyd.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Senza
l&#39;audacia di mettere sul piatto una suite di oltre venti minuti, senza la
ricerca sugli intrecci polifonici del coro e senza l&#39;esplorazione dei limiti
tecnici del nastro magnetico, la band non avrebbe mai trovato la maturità
strutturale necessaria per concepire &lt;i&gt;Echoes&lt;/i&gt; l&#39;anno successivo, né
l&#39;equilibrio concettuale che nel 1973 avrebbe cambiato per sempre la storia
della musica con &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Atom
Heart Mother&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; resta così: un cantiere aperto,
imperfetto e affascinante, dove il rock ha preteso di farsi sinfonia senza
chiedere il permesso a nessuno. MS&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;ATOM HEART
MOTHER: THE IMPERFECT MASTERPIECE THAT PINK FLOYD LEARNED TO HATE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;By Massimo Salari&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/tS_9UlOn06o&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;tS_9UlOn06o&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;There are records that mark an epochal turning point not only because of
the music they contain, but for the transformative process they manage to
trigger. When &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; arrived on record store shelves in
October 1970, Pink Floyd found themselves in a liminal space, suspended between
the still-warm ashes of lysergic psychedelia led by Syd Barrett and the
controlled, conceptualized, and rigorous sonic architecture that would give
birth to &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt; just a few years later. Embedded like
a boulder between the fragmented chaos of &lt;i&gt;Ummagumma&lt;/i&gt; and the fluid
perfection of &lt;i&gt;Meddle&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; is both the point of
maximum expansion and the most risky laboratory in the British band&#39;s career. A
monumental, pastoral, eccentric, and deeply divisive record—even, and above
all, for the very musicians who conceived it.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;A Title Born from the Crime and News Pages&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3UV4j4S51crtJMXlz5Wj_LvtRKHqHb-3Ayz5vcwKlHed1FlKVgaRaArE3tmogea1uDnSJrVznkvaGwt1r9Z6km0y2blg_20KzTUqBiQa4U90Tz8uOV8GiuFneStJcVCqk53O5X6ISTJOJsphzJUczUfaEb30vyxw_ACxIeUkqteq_tNMQTdc4agafJRVE/s5182/img_4291.jpeg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2491&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5182&quot; height=&quot;154&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3UV4j4S51crtJMXlz5Wj_LvtRKHqHb-3Ayz5vcwKlHed1FlKVgaRaArE3tmogea1uDnSJrVznkvaGwt1r9Z6km0y2blg_20KzTUqBiQa4U90Tz8uOV8GiuFneStJcVCqk53O5X6ISTJOJsphzJUczUfaEb30vyxw_ACxIeUkqteq_tNMQTdc4agafJRVE/s320/img_4291.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The story of the title track begins without a name and with an ambition
that threatened to overwhelm the four members. Initially recorded under the
working title &lt;i&gt;The Amazing Pudding&lt;/i&gt;, the long suite of over 23 minutes
occupied the entire first side of the vinyl. But as the work took shape, the
group realized they lacked the instrumentation and theoretical skills required
to orchestrate the sheer volume of sound they had in mind. Enter &lt;b&gt;Ron Geesin&lt;/b&gt;,
a composer and leading figure of the British sonic avant-garde. Brought in to
give the piece a formal structure and write the scores for the brass section
and the John Alldis Choir, Geesin worked at a grueling pace amid nervous
tension and friction with classical orchestra musicians unaccustomed to rock&#39;s
unconventional time signatures. The choir, in particular, was treated by Geesin
not as a vehicle for lyrical text, but as a rhythmic-timbral section made up of
phonemes, meaningless syllables, grunts, and dramatic vocalizations. When the
suite was finally completed, it still lacked a definitive title. The answer
arrived almost by chance during a break at the BBC Studios. Roger Waters was
flipping through the July 16, 1970 edition of the &lt;i&gt;Evening Standard&lt;/i&gt;
newspaper when his eye caught a medical news article: a pregnant 56-year-old
woman had been fitted with an experimental cardiac pacemaker powered by
plutonium-238. The headline read: &lt;i&gt;&quot;Nuclear Atom Heart Mother
Named&quot;&lt;/i&gt;. Waters showed the clipping to the others: the perfect name for
that tangle of flesh, machinery, brass, and rhythmic pulsations had just been
born.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;The Visual Revolution: Lulubelle III and the Anti-Cover&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1boa0HC9jEuYWkGYUbyHsx1W2kp-mEDCF4w2fsqOQkxMSMIX6SSySVx9mOIPmr5nKvSR4IrzLvGY1FbE1OUpd11F0OYa40C2xy2Mv1P-n7_C21f5JoRt1w-Ory6XKDgMZtrQrp4_YiUKG5cAV3_LQVz-7fZDwKfOW7E5doCsEw9OkrBEmf1UD0eq4d-8/s1600/1970%20Atom%20Heart%20Mother%20-%20Pink%20Floyd%20(C.D%20U.K%20EMI%20Records%20CDP%207%2046381%202)%20(2).jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1231&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;246&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1boa0HC9jEuYWkGYUbyHsx1W2kp-mEDCF4w2fsqOQkxMSMIX6SSySVx9mOIPmr5nKvSR4IrzLvGY1FbE1OUpd11F0OYa40C2xy2Mv1P-n7_C21f5JoRt1w-Ory6XKDgMZtrQrp4_YiUKG5cAV3_LQVz-7fZDwKfOW7E5doCsEw9OkrBEmf1UD0eq4d-8/s320/1970%20Atom%20Heart%20Mother%20-%20Pink%20Floyd%20(C.D%20U.K%20EMI%20Records%20CDP%207%2046381%202)%20(2).jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;While the music broke away from conventional rock forms, the artwork was a
true act of commercial sabotage. At the time, psychedelic and rock album covers
were filled with gaudy colors, elaborate fonts, portraits of the musicians, and
cosmic symbolism. &lt;b&gt;Storm Thorgerson&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Aubrey Powell&lt;/b&gt; of the &lt;b&gt;Hipgnosis&lt;/b&gt;
design studio decided to do the exact opposite. At the suggestion of DJ John
Peel, who advocated for something extremely &quot;normal and relaxing,&quot;
Thorgerson got in his car and drove out into the Hertfordshire countryside.
There, he photographed the very first thing he saw: a Friesian cow grazing in a
field, whose registered name was &lt;b&gt;Lulubelle III&lt;/b&gt;. Pink Floyd embraced the
idea with enthusiasm. Furthermore, at the band&#39;s insistence and against the
wishes of EMI, both the group&#39;s name and the album title were removed from the
front and back covers. No text, no explanation—just a cow&#39;s head against a
green field and a blue sky. It was a radical gesture that defined Pink Floyd&#39;s
visual philosophy: the music didn&#39;t need to be sold through the image of its
individual members; it had to stand on its own evocative power.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Side B: Pastoral Intimacy and Alan&#39;s Breakfast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;While the first side represents the collective, symphonic effort, the
second side turns into a gallery of individual portraits that display the
band&#39;s distinct songwriting personalities:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol start=&quot;1&quot; type=&quot;1&quot;&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;If&quot; (Roger Waters):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; An essential acoustic poem in which Waters lays
     bare his vulnerabilities. The intimate, subdued lyrics prophetically
     foreshadow the thematic obsessions with mental illness, isolation, and
     guilt that would later explode in &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;The
     Wall&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Summer &#39;68&quot; (Richard Wright):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; One of the keyboardist&#39;s finest songwriting
     achievements. Beneath a pop-baroque structure enriched by complex vocal
     harmonies and sudden brass swells, Wright delivers a dispassionate
     reflection on the chaotic life &lt;i&gt;On The Road&lt;/i&gt;, exposing the empty
     nature of casual encounters with groupies.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Fat Old Sun&quot; (David Gilmour):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; A composition written, sung, and played entirely
     by Gilmour (who also recorded the drum and bass parts). A classic of
     Floydian pastoral-folk repertoire, crowned at the end by one of the
     warmest, most lyrical, and iconic Stratocaster solos of the band&#39;s early
     era.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album closes with the most controversial experiment of the lot: &lt;b&gt;&quot;Alan&#39;s
Psychedelic Breakfast&quot;&lt;/b&gt;. A three-part work of &lt;i&gt;musique concrète&lt;/i&gt;
built around sounds recorded in the kitchen of &lt;b&gt;Alan Styles&lt;/b&gt;, the band&#39;s
longtime roadie. Between instrumental passages, the listener hears the physical
preparation of breakfast: the sizzling of eggs in a pan, the pouring of tea,
water dripping from a tap, and Alan&#39;s voice mumbling thoughts about cereal (&lt;i&gt;&quot;Muesli,
I like muesli...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;). A surreal, provocative attempt to dissolve the
boundary between everyday domestic life and artistic creation.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Unexpected Success and Harsh Disavowal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3baty6Nl8AHAiae0k6cdtgVOkdYowFYn5BgDz_h-wmSIN3VY9trI8OByL36qtI-_1_ddo8QhPs-t7hNb4PNZUctDO-dD-sRcCzAZXlQLAq1Mi_Mli3uhYBPaMxJPNcy6IFB-bylOJhLmdPB9RQMLFvq95koEYkDNYU1_blBizJ7evw6VzcQUMyNsE3o_/s638/Gessin.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;480&quot; data-original-width=&quot;638&quot; height=&quot;241&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3baty6Nl8AHAiae0k6cdtgVOkdYowFYn5BgDz_h-wmSIN3VY9trI8OByL36qtI-_1_ddo8QhPs-t7hNb4PNZUctDO-dD-sRcCzAZXlQLAq1Mi_Mli3uhYBPaMxJPNcy6IFB-bylOJhLmdPB9RQMLFvq95koEYkDNYU1_blBizJ7evw6VzcQUMyNsE3o_/s320/Gessin.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Despite the demanding nature of the suite and a cover devoid of any text, &lt;i&gt;Atom
Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt; was a massive commercial success: it became &lt;b&gt;Pink Floyd&#39;s
first album to reach No. 1 on the UK album charts&lt;/b&gt;, catapulting the group
into a level of mainstream popularity they had never experienced before. Over
the years, however, Pink Floyd&#39;s relationship with the record curdled into
outright aversion. As their sound grew refined and their song structures became
smoother and more precise, the band members came to view &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt;
with extreme embarrassment and harsh criticism, dismissing the suite as a
pretentious, botched experiment. Statements made over time by the musicians
themselves leave no room for doubt:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;David Gilmour:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Atom Heart Mother was a good attempt, but
it was absolute rubbish. We really had no idea what we were doing. We were at
our lowest point, we were stuck. I think we were scraping the bottom of the
barrel at that point... If someone said to me now: &#39;Here&#39;s a million pounds, go
and play Atom Heart Mother&#39;, I&#39;d say: &#39;Are you mad? I&#39;m not playing that load
of rubbish&#39;.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Roger Waters:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;If someone said to me now, &#39;Go and play
Atom Heart Mother&#39;, I&#39;d say, &#39;You must be joking. No way.&#39; It&#39;s completely
structureless, it&#39;s dreadful. I remember playing the suite live and it was
torture, absolute agony. If you asked me to listen to it now, I&#39;d probably pass
out.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Only &lt;b&gt;Ron Geesin&lt;/b&gt; has consistently defended the merit of the work,
pointing out how the band, once they achieved global stardom in the 1970s,
tended to disown their rawest and most experimental roots in order to protect
the polished, formal image built with their subsequent records.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Historical Legacy: The Launchpad to the Future&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 13.5pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaXkMXeSqFjV3iA_O_5v82zEjlURRy6Oi6bHqJel8KqeV06jALf2glPr1sILtNhO8rXrG8LmedCdS0WvVFVO2DnkJXg0917XQ_ZJMcwyDQAy9lnSI-LdtNfGhnxPWZAXGwlE7bEFijhvnWTJLJAXQgGFWDea2c_Y6-0nChCDl22-4YwCQsRlplC1ime6m/s554/images.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;554&quot; data-original-width=&quot;554&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaXkMXeSqFjV3iA_O_5v82zEjlURRy6Oi6bHqJel8KqeV06jALf2glPr1sILtNhO8rXrG8LmedCdS0WvVFVO2DnkJXg0917XQ_ZJMcwyDQAy9lnSI-LdtNfGhnxPWZAXGwlE7bEFijhvnWTJLJAXQgGFWDea2c_Y6-0nChCDl22-4YwCQsRlplC1ime6m/s320/images.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;&quot;&gt;





































&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Regardless of the unforgiving assessments of its creators, &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart
Mother&lt;/i&gt; remains an indispensable piece of progressive rock history and a
pivotal milestone in Pink Floyd&#39;s artistic trajectory. Without the audacity to
put a 20-plus-minute suite on vinyl, without the exploration of polyphonic
choral textures, and without pushing magnetic tape to its technical limits, the
band would never have developed the structural maturity needed to conceive &lt;i&gt;Echoes&lt;/i&gt;
the following year—nor the conceptual balance that, in 1973, would change music
history forever with &lt;i&gt;The Dark Side of the Moon&lt;/i&gt;. &lt;i&gt;Atom Heart Mother&lt;/i&gt;
remains just that: an open, imperfect, and fascinating construction site where
rock dared to turn itself into a symphony without asking anyone&#39;s permission.
MS&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Company&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Post Prog Moderno – Metal
Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6koLt6bUT3yEzPjGveVrKNS3Dax37dQy75XzPVUl64CTsMVKrJrbOmrof4rTbFl2pKVWYHucU8WE18_oJDBrK6jrTfmAyqKVvOjRTeoXPhir3oP9cbKtlqHlONxe9CnAiK8U93vJAp2FMPYe_zWuuSgMOcfTu2t1Og1o0sKMhCBtXpdXkaY5sllkCsay/s1200/Skylake.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;237&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6koLt6bUT3yEzPjGveVrKNS3Dax37dQy75XzPVUl64CTsMVKrJrbOmrof4rTbFl2pKVWYHucU8WE18_oJDBrK6jrTfmAyqKVvOjRTeoXPhir3oP9cbKtlqHlONxe9CnAiK8U93vJAp2FMPYe_zWuuSgMOcfTu2t1Og1o0sKMhCBtXpdXkaY5sllkCsay/w237-h237/Skylake.jpg&quot; width=&quot;237&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Oggi
siamo sommersi da migliaia di uscite discografiche al giorno ed è sempre più
complicato districarsi per trovare qualcosa di estremamente valido. Di
capolavori veri e propri ne escono sempre, ma relazionati ai tempi e quindi non
compresi da un pubblico di un&#39;altra generazione; e poi c&#39;è una marea di buoni
dischi, quelli che ti fanno stare bene ma che non hanno quella continuità che
rende tutto memorabile. Sto dicendo che mediamente in un disco ci sono tre
tracce ottime e le altre sembrano più banali o di riempimento. Aumentano altresì
i déjà-vu, a causa di un mercato saturo di idee e dell’uso massiccio dell’IA.
Invece la maggioranza dei sopranominati mille è davvero scadente. Non scambiate
questo preambolo per una polemica, è soltanto la visione dei fatti. Ciò accade
anche nella musica di nicchia, come il Progressive Rock o il Metal Prog, anche
se qui il livello resta generalmente medio-buono.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Fra
le nuove uscite del 2026 si distingue “The Deep Dive” della band olandese
Skylake, che va a collocarsi (per il mio gusto personale) tra i dischi cosiddetti
“buoni”, ma non memorabili.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
formano nel 2015 a Utrecht, inizialmente con il nome Artifact per merito dei
fratelli Bart Laan (chitarra, violoncello, flauto) e Arjan Laan (batteria)
insieme al bassista Charlie Feld. Poco dopo si è unita la cantante e arpista
Suzan van den Engel, la cui voce e l&#39;uso dell&#39;arpa sono diventati l&#39;elemento
più originale del loro suono. Nel 2019 pubblicano il primo album, “In Orbit”,
molto apprezzato dagli amanti del Post Prog Moderno per le sonorità vicine a
band come Porcupine Tree, Riverside e Karnivool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
disco si apre ottimamente con “Haunted”, che parte con chitarre pesanti e ritmi
irregolari per poi aprirsi a momenti dolci con l&#39;arpa e il violoncello. La
bella voce di Suzan van den Engel traghetta l’ascoltatore verso il peso dei
ricordi e la sensazione di essere &quot;perseguitati&quot; dal proprio passato
o dai rimpianti. Questa sorta di schiaffo o bacio è sempre intrigante e
funzionale, purché i riff non siano sempre i soliti noti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Wide
Open” è scelta invece come primo singolo ed ha un ritmo incalzante guidato dal
basso e un ritornello molto melodico e facile da memorizzare. Il tema del testo
è la vulnerabilità, il coraggio di aprirsi agli altri e l&#39;accettare i
cambiamenti. Più ricercata “In Shatters”, curata nei particolari,
dall’andamento moderno alternato a graziose pause maggiormente riflessive. Non
esulano neppure qui le schitarrate elettriche, che probabilmente piaceranno
meno agli amanti del Prog più puro. Qui Suzan ci racconta la sensazione di
andare a pezzi (in frantumi) e la fatica di ricostruire la propria identità.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Arriva
a questo punto la traccia acustica, quella che fa da spartiacque al disco dopo
molta energia ascoltata, e s’intitola “Freefall”, una ballata gentile in cui
gli arpeggi di chitarra e di arpa disegnano armonie calde e rassicuranti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
riparte con i riff taglienti, questa volta in stile Soen, nel brano “Nocturnal
Dissonance”; su ritmiche complesse, gli Skylake dimostrano di essere in
possesso di una buona tecnica strumentale individuale. Il titolo suggerisce che
nel brano si parli di insonnia, di pensieri confusi e di conflitti interiori
durante le ore notturne.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Molto
ben costruita giunge la strumentale “In The Shadow Of Consequence” e, non
vorrei ripetermi, ma le ritmiche sono ancora una volta il piatto forte
dell’insieme. Ottimo ed atmosferico l’ingresso dell’arpa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
sensazione di essere bloccati in una situazione senza via d&#39;uscita e
l&#39;isolamento sono gli argomenti di “Nowhere To Go”, movimento che inizia in
modo malinconico e tranquillo per poi crescere gradualmente fino giungere a un
finale epico ricco di strumenti. Molto, molto bella.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
traccia finale dell&#39;album, “In My Arms”, comincia in modo acustico e delicato e
si chiude con un finale potente in cui suonano insieme tutti gli strumenti
(inclusi flauto, arpa e violoncello). Il senso di protezione, il conforto e la
pace trovata nell&#39;abbracciare o nel ritrovare una persona cara ne costituiscono
il significato del testo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Riuscire
a bilanciare l&#39;impatto e la pesantezza del Metal moderno con la grazia senza
tempo dell&#39;arpa, del violoncello e del flauto non era un&#39;impresa banale, e la
band vi riesce costruendo un viaggio sonoro ed emotivo coerente, dove la
tecnica resta sempre al servizio dei sentimenti. Sì, ci sono alcuni déjà-vu, ma
in buona sostanza è un disco che si lascia ascoltare con piacere e di questi
tempi non è cosa da poco. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/HUvDASw5ic4&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;HUvDASw5ic4&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;SKYLAKE - The Deep Dive&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Rock
Company&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Modern Post-Prog – Prog Metal&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU5cL9tx8D7ECvQGdtw81GkW9EIRMAr-OUhtQorcxuBA7cXMYmjBK0Us0AKVMs070cXms6fgBOWYipGZjr9arNaA_xZqNiWTWVtkl1dd6uKehOVgFMOdfRjy1eB2Go-_4op5V2NPmEIvYoCOHZh6yMhh2_b-YSUgM7fD759hwvD8_aAfBHKtqaBCMBdpB/s977/Skylake%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;820&quot; data-original-width=&quot;977&quot; height=&quot;269&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU5cL9tx8D7ECvQGdtw81GkW9EIRMAr-OUhtQorcxuBA7cXMYmjBK0Us0AKVMs070cXms6fgBOWYipGZjr9arNaA_xZqNiWTWVtkl1dd6uKehOVgFMOdfRjy1eB2Go-_4op5V2NPmEIvYoCOHZh6yMhh2_b-YSUgM7fD759hwvD8_aAfBHKtqaBCMBdpB/s320/Skylake%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Today we are submerged in thousands of record releases
a day, making it increasingly difficult to navigate through them to find
something truly worthwhile. Genuine masterpieces are always coming out, but
they are relative to their era and often not understood by a different
generation; then there is a sea of good records, the ones that make you feel
good but lack that continuity that renders everything memorable. What I mean is
that, on average, an album contains three great tracks while the rest feel more
mundane or like filler. Déjà-vu moments are also on the rise, due to a market
saturated with ideas and the massive use of AI. Meanwhile, the majority of the
aforementioned thousands are genuinely poor. Do not take this preamble for
controversy: it is simply the reality of the situation. This happens even in
niche music like Progressive Rock or Prog Metal, although here the overall
level generally remains medium-to-good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Among the new 2026 releases, “The Deep Dive” by the
Dutch band Skylake stands out, positioning itself (according to my personal
taste) among the so-called “good”, though not memorable, records.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Formed in 2015 in Utrecht, initially under the name
Artifact by brothers Bart Laan (guitar, cello, flute) and Arjan Laan (drums)
alongside bassist Charlie Feld, they were soon joined by singer and harpist
Suzan van den Engel, whose voice and use of the harp became the most
distinctive element of their sound. In 2019 they released their debut album,
“In Orbit”, highly praised by Modern Post-Prog enthusiasts for its sound close
to bands like Porcupine Tree, Riverside, and Karnivool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album opens excellently with “Haunted”, starting
with heavy guitars and irregular rhythms before opening up into tender moments
featuring harp and cello. Suzan van den Engel’s beautiful voice guides the
listener through the weight of memories and the feeling of being
&quot;haunted&quot; by one&#39;s past or regrets. This sort of slap-or-kiss dynamic
is always intriguing and effective, provided the riffs do not fall back on the
usual tropes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Wide Open” was chosen as the lead single instead,
featuring an energetic bass-driven rhythm and a very melodic, catchy chorus.
Lyrically, it tackles vulnerability, the courage to open up to others, and
accepting change. “In Shatters” is more intricate and detailed, alternating a
modern drive with lovely, more reflective pauses. Electric guitar riffs are not
spared here either, which may appeal less to purist Prog lovers. Here Suzan
sings of the feeling of falling to pieces (in shatters) and the struggle to
rebuild one&#39;s identity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;At this point comes the acoustic track, acting as a
watershed after so much high energy: titled “Freefall”, it is a gentle ballad
where guitar and harp arpeggios weave warm, reassuring harmonies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sharp riffs return—this time in a Soen-like fashion—on
“Nocturnal Dissonance”; over complex rhythms, Skylake showcase their solid
technical proficiency. The title suggests the track deals with insomnia,
confused thoughts, and inner conflicts during the night hours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Very well constructed is the instrumental “In The
Shadow Of Consequence”, where—without wanting to repeat myself—the rhythm
section is once again the highlight of the piece. The entrance of the harp is
excellent and atmospheric.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The feeling of being trapped in a dead end and the
sense of isolation are the themes of “Nowhere To Go”, a movement that begins in
a melancholic, quiet tone before building gradually towards an epic,
instrumentally rich finale. Very, very beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album&#39;s closing track, “In My Arms”, opens
delicately and acoustically, closing with a powerful finale where all
instruments (including flute, harp, and cello) merge together. The sense of
protection, comfort, and peace found in embracing or reuniting with a loved one
forms the core meaning of the lyrics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Balancing the impact and heaviness of modern Metal
with the timeless grace of the harp, cello, and flute was no simple task, and
the band succeeds by delivering a cohesive sonic and emotional journey where
technique always serves emotion. Yes, there are a few moments of déjà-vu, but
all in all it is an enjoyable album that makes for a pleasant listen—and
nowadays, that is no small feat. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/4P52MAdmCq0&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;4P52MAdmCq0&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



























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Resources / BMI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Rock Progressivo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: LP / CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MyaJ7re7MjQn_reyxQrrleQ0o2erOSTlub0CAN1HDO-dUjQVqoTCpDkFegPMU7KwvNNaRf7Gnb58YiQVJwRaJhhJtNKlWW06gb00EGMnpwy1eQkcch1mKdr35bByC4WD_Dwiru4C2MwKxpDW7GxqTnssVBN29cRhT4D0i_6r_EVz4b4al3Z5nuDtqX-2/s1200/Glass%20Hammer.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;258&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MyaJ7re7MjQn_reyxQrrleQ0o2erOSTlub0CAN1HDO-dUjQVqoTCpDkFegPMU7KwvNNaRf7Gnb58YiQVJwRaJhhJtNKlWW06gb00EGMnpwy1eQkcch1mKdr35bByC4WD_Dwiru4C2MwKxpDW7GxqTnssVBN29cRhT4D0i_6r_EVz4b4al3Z5nuDtqX-2/w258-h258/Glass%20Hammer.jpg&quot; width=&quot;258&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Senza
mezzi termini vi dico subito che la storica band americana Glass Hammer non
cede il passo di un millimetro, realizzando album sempre ricchi di ottimi
spunti e giuste soluzioni melodiche. Con “Black Light” giungono addirittura al
loro ventiquattresimo sigillo da studio.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
Glass Hammer, guidati fin dal 1992 dal polistrumentista e compositore Steve
Babb, rappresentano quindi uno dei nomi fondamentali del Progressive Rock
statunitense, famosi per capolavori del Symphonic Prog come “Lex Rex”, “The
Inconsolable Secret” o la più recente trilogia fantasy di “Skallagrim”. “Black
Light” nasce da una genesi profondamente intima e complessa: Steve Babb ha
iniziato a concepire il concept prima di affrontare un delicato intervento di
craniotomia per un tumore cerebrale, sviluppando poi la gran parte della musica
durante i mesi di recupero post-operatorio. Per questa nuova era, Babb ha
assembled una formazione ampiamente rinnovata, che vede: Steve Babb (tastiere,
basso, percussioni, cori), Christopher Galen, Trevor Laake, Olivia Tharpe (voci
soliste e cori), Erran Ligero (chitarre), Ken Kristiansen (batteria) e Oliver
Day (chitarra acustica).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Liricamente
“Black Light” è un concept album incentrato su un viaggio nostalgico negli anni
&#39;70, legato all&#39;immaginario dei poster black-light (a luce nera/UV), che fa da
&quot;prequel&quot; concettuale all&#39;universo narrativo creato da Steve Babb
negli anni. I versi completi e dettagliati di ciascuna traccia sono pubblicati
all&#39;interno del libretto dell&#39;edizione fisica (CD/LP).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
disco si apre con una mini suite di tredici minuti intitolata ”I Stared At It
Too Long” che sfoggia tutte le credenziali del miglior Symphonic Prog con
rullanti incalzanti, fraseggi di organo Hammond, sintetizzatori analogici e continui
stravolgimenti di tempo. Il livello si alza ulteriormente con “Evermore” e i
suoi richiami melodici ai Beatles, ricco di buone coralità e ottime intuizioni
strumentali.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Di
certo la creatività compositiva di Babb è fuori dal comune, cambiando in continuazione
soluzioni e stili, un&#39;altra dimostrazione giunge da “Return To The
Shadowlands”, altri dieci minuti in cui la storia del Prog si amalgama con il
presente, fra buoni spunti di piano, chitarra e synth. Questo andamento
sinusoidale non fa altro che accrescere il piacere dell’ascolto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Più
cinematografica “Neon Wizard - The Battle”, perfetta colonna sonora della
narrazione lirica che affronta lo scontro con la figura grottesca e teatrale
del &quot;Mago al Neon&quot;, metafora delle illusioni visive e concettuali che
popolano l&#39;universo narrativo dell&#39;album. Ancora una volta i solo strumentali
si dimostrano tecnici ma attenti sempre alla melodia di base. Lo strumentale si
espande e cattura con vigoria l’ascoltatore, come hanno saputo fare certi
Spock’s Beard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“The
Forest Of Forgetting” ha un inizio greve ed elettronico dove il sound va a
richiamare i primi Glass Hammer degli anni ’90, mentre una chitarra elettrica
apre “The Persistence Of Memory”, altra piccola chicca sonora in cui la
Psichedelia a tratti riesce a intromettersi fra le fughe delle tastiere. Nessun
brano ricorda un precedente perchè l’attenzione di Babb resta sempre alta per
il coinvolgimento dell’ascoltatore. Lo stesso vale per “Mercury Rain”, nuova
virata stilistica con uno sguardo agli anni ’60 e impreziosita dalla bella voce
di Olivia Tharpe in una semi-ballata svolazzante da figli dei fiori (Canterbury
sound).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Alla
fine, la breve “It Falls Upside Down” conduce a “Kaleidoscope Skies”, vero e
proprio nomen omen. Molto elettrica e vigorosa, non fa altro che dimostrare le
capacità dell’insieme. In conclusione, “Black Light” si attesta come un
capitolo di forte transizione e insospettabile freschezza per i Glass Hammer.
Messa momentaneamente da parte la componente più monolitica e cupa degli ultimi
anni, Steve Babb firma un&#39;opera che riesce a guardare alle radici del Prog
settantiano senza scadere nel mero esercizio nostalgico. Tra ritorni a sonorità
più sinfoniche, arrangiamenti vivaci e un impianto vocale rinnovato, il disco
convince per ispirazione. Non stravolge le coordinate storiche della band, ma
dimostra come un marchio ultratrentennale possa ancora trovare nuova linfa
vitale e divertire con autentica passione. Ce ne fossero di Glass Hammer… MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/4UzBWZ0Tqhg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;4UzBWZ0Tqhg&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;GLASS HAMMER – Black Light&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound Resources / BMI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Genre: Progressive Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format: LP / CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPE3UW4nvqWBVjBBTMPTE8M0IwfRM-x-LxlrTrPEik2HjuLmvjtbw1N2YXJjytDOSAq-2QqNOZmn8CuerNOdQgtJJ65-NuF2gwIDfUiRwwLx0jEdZEHhwcMQO-Eieu248IghsrVHPkV2igN_Z90qilDxe6wi8D0ieW1iy9E8zySJqypfbooErF9J7KnokD/s851/Glass%20Hammer%20Band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;567&quot; data-original-width=&quot;851&quot; height=&quot;213&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPE3UW4nvqWBVjBBTMPTE8M0IwfRM-x-LxlrTrPEik2HjuLmvjtbw1N2YXJjytDOSAq-2QqNOZmn8CuerNOdQgtJJ65-NuF2gwIDfUiRwwLx0jEdZEHhwcMQO-Eieu248IghsrVHPkV2igN_Z90qilDxe6wi8D0ieW1iy9E8zySJqypfbooErF9J7KnokD/s320/Glass%20Hammer%20Band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Without beating around the bush, I will tell you right
away that the historic American band Glass Hammer isn&#39;t slowing down one bit,
continuing to deliver albums consistently rich in excellent ideas and fine
melodic arrangements. With “Black Light,” they reach their twenty-fourth studio
effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Led since 1992 by multi-instrumentalist and composer
Steve Babb, Glass Hammer represent one of the cornerstone acts of American
Progressive Rock, renowned for Symphonic Prog masterpieces like “Lex Rex,” “The
Inconsolable Secret,” or the more recent fantasy trilogy “Skallagrim.” “Black
Light” stems from a deeply personal and complex genesis: Steve Babb began
conceiving the concept before undergoing delicate craniotomy surgery for a
brain tumor, writing most of the music during his post-operative recovery
months. For this new era, Babb assembled a largely revamped lineup featuring
Steve Babb (keyboards, bass, percussion, backing vocals), Christopher Galen,
Trevor Laake, Olivia Tharpe (lead and backing vocals), Erran Ligero (guitars),
Ken Kristiansen (drums), and Oliver Day (acoustic guitar).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lyrically, “Black Light” is a concept album centered
on a nostalgic journey into the &#39;70s, tied to the imagery of black-light (UV)
posters, serving as a conceptual &quot;prequel&quot; to the narrative universe
Steve Babb has built over the years. The complete, detailed lyrics for each
track are included in the physical booklet (CD/LP).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The record opens with a thirteen-minute mini-suite
titled “I Stared At It Too Long,” which displays all the hallmarks of top-tier
Symphonic Prog: driving snare work, Hammond organ flourishes, analog synths,
and constant time signature shifts. The bar rises even higher with “Evermore”
and its Beatles-esque melodic nods, packed with great vocal harmonies and sharp
instrumental insights.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Babb’s compositional creativity is truly extraordinary
as he constantly switches styles and solutions. Another demonstration arrives
with “Return To The Shadowlands,” another ten-minute track where Prog history
blends with the present through fine piano, guitar, and synth passages. This
undulating flow only heightens the listening pleasure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;More cinematic is “Neon Wizard - The Battle,” a
perfect soundtrack to the lyrical storyline depicting the clash with the
grotesque, theatrical &quot;Neon Wizard&quot;—a metaphor for the visual and
conceptual illusions populating the album&#39;s universe. Once again, the
instrumental solos prove technical yet always focused on the core melody. The
instrumentation expands and forcefully grips the listener, much like certain
Spock’s Beard works.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;“The Forest Of Forgetting” starts with a heavy,
electronic intro reminiscent of &#39;90s early Glass Hammer, while an electric
guitar opens “The Persistence Of Memory,” another little sound gem where
psychedelia occasionally weaves into the keyboard runs. No two tracks sound
alike, as Babb keeps his focus sharp on holding the listener&#39;s engagement. The
same goes for “Mercury Rain,” a new stylistic turn looking back to the &#39;60s,
enhanced by Olivia Tharpe&#39;s lovely vocals in a breezy, flower-child semi-ballad
(Canterbury sound style).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;At last, the brief “It Falls Upside Down” leads into
“Kaleidoscope Skies,” a true nomen omen. Highly electric and vigorous, it
simply showcases the band&#39;s collective strength. In conclusion, “Black Light”
stands as a transitional yet remarkably fresh chapter for Glass Hammer. Setting
aside the more monolithic, dark tones of recent years, Steve Babb delivers a
work that taps into &#39;70s Prog roots without falling into mere nostalgic
exercises. Between a return to richer symphonic textures, vibrant arrangements,
and a refreshed vocal setup, the album wins you over through sheer inspiration.
It doesn&#39;t upend the band&#39;s historical sound, but it proves that a
thirty-plus-year institution can still find new vitality and entertain with
genuine passion. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;If only there were more bands like Glass
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/feeds/2461953143304455209/comments/default' title='Commenti sul post'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/11/glass-hammer.html#comment-form' title='5 Commenti'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/2461953143304455209'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/2461953143304455209'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/11/glass-hammer.html' title='Glass Hammer'/><author><name>Max</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17616482447017580617</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngIKV7JjiGy5ffirKNGgwMnTxFwLR7wxiExprSbxC4R_E1gRs6UF4BKPAwAS8H1ywsMcZIZdbM47r-PMQcZW1NZm453SV5qbuQvMr4RhIzKmGvQ60DfLROtDGpB93g/s33/DSC_5569.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MyaJ7re7MjQn_reyxQrrleQ0o2erOSTlub0CAN1HDO-dUjQVqoTCpDkFegPMU7KwvNNaRf7Gnb58YiQVJwRaJhhJtNKlWW06gb00EGMnpwy1eQkcch1mKdr35bByC4WD_Dwiru4C2MwKxpDW7GxqTnssVBN29cRhT4D0i_6r_EVz4b4al3Z5nuDtqX-2/s72-w258-h258-c/Glass%20Hammer.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085518056393735456.post-4059570739569944990</id><published>2026-11-03T06:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2026-11-03T06:00:00.117+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="RECENSIONI"/><title type='text'>Yugen</title><content type='html'>&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;YUGEN - Picture #2&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Filibusta Records (distribuzione
IRD / Altafonte Italia)&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Jazz Moderno Strumentale&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: Spotify / Amazon Music –
2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg5T8bUszi7Twsl-xqhnFsyVqz12UxVsBFLZYjX48mHT9R-9e2eX08QlnnUJrYCqllnQ_aajFgyvtef_CauVZbyhxcliXbiyPtZ0TC0bLq5KDWT7W7nJkS6bwD219dJYYo8Hm7vJM0HpZcyblHlwOUMSkImj6yDB8HwSubKp0tgsPI3E-D3HGjdX2MJ8l/s1536/Yugen.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1536&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1536&quot; height=&quot;243&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg5T8bUszi7Twsl-xqhnFsyVqz12UxVsBFLZYjX48mHT9R-9e2eX08QlnnUJrYCqllnQ_aajFgyvtef_CauVZbyhxcliXbiyPtZ0TC0bLq5KDWT7W7nJkS6bwD219dJYYo8Hm7vJM0HpZcyblHlwOUMSkImj6yDB8HwSubKp0tgsPI3E-D3HGjdX2MJ8l/w243-h243/Yugen.png&quot; width=&quot;243&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Premetto
che i Yugen protagonisti di questo lavoro non vanno confusi con l&#39;omonimo ed eccellente
ensemble Avant-Prog/RIO milanese guidato da Francesco Zago. Questa formazione
si muove in territori sonori differenti, unendo sensibilità Prog moderna,
atmosfere suggestive, venature cinesi/orientali o sonorità d&#39;autore fluide che
alternano momenti intimisti a tessiture strumentali elaborate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sono
un trio salentino nato nel 2020 dalla convergenza di tre musicisti di
formazione eterogenea: Katya Fiorentino (pianoforte e synth), Stefano
Compagnone (basso elettrico/acustico) e Maurizio De Tommasi (batteria e
percussioni). Il nome Yūgen (concetto estetico della tradizione giapponese
legato alla grazia sottile e all&#39;esperienza viscerale dell&#39;ignoto) ne riflette
appieno la cifra stilistica, ossia una fusione tra Jazz contemporaneo, sonorità
Rock, trame elettroniche e forte vocazione cinematografica.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
loro percorso ha preso avvio con l&#39;esordio “Tears And Light” (pubblicato per la
celebre etichetta pugliese Dodicilune nel 2023), che li ha portati a vincere
concorsi di rilievo come il Forum Live Jazz (2022) e l&#39;8ª edizione del Premio
Carlo Gargioni per la categoria Jazz, culminando nel 2026 con la vittoria della
23ª edizione del Premio Nazionale L&#39;Artista che non c&#39;era (Sezione
Strumentale).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Questo
nuovo “Picture #2” si presenta come un&#39;opera intimista e sfaccettata, dove la
ricerca timbrica e la stratificazione degli arrangiamenti giocano un ruolo
centrale. L&#39;album vive di continui contrasti fra dinamismi ritmici che si
alternano a pause contemplative, in un dialogo costante tra ordine, luce e penombra.
L&#39;apporto dei singoli elementi strumentali costruisce un mosaico espressivo che
parte da basi Rock evolute per esplorare sfumature ambient e acustiche.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
traccia d’apertura “The Night Spoke To Me” è immediatamente atmosferica…
Riflessiva. Il pianoforte guida una trama notturna sostenuta da una sezione
ritmica misurata dove si punta a colpire l’anima più sensibile dell’ascoltatore
trascinandolo in un limbo fuori da ogni contesto attuale, isolandolo e
coccolandolo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“From
The Bin To The Sunrise” è il singolo dell’album ed ha un ritmo più accelerato.
Il brano vede l&#39;innesto della chitarra classica di Alessandro Dell&#39;Anna, che
dialoga con il pianoforte di Katya Fiorentino e il basso di Compagnone. La
struttura evolve da un tema sommesso (&quot;bin&quot;) verso un&#39;apertura
armonica più luminosa ed espressiva (&quot;sunrise&quot;).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
prosegue con “When Order Fell In Love With Chaos” dall’introduzione classica
per poi sfociare gradualmente nei ritmi Rock incalzanti della batteria di De
Tommasi, creando un muro sonoro dinamico basato sul contrasto tra rigore ed
esplosione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Risveglio
Di Settembre” è l’unica traccia dal titolo in italiano e si caratterizza per
un&#39;impronta lirica e autunnale, focalizzata sull&#39;esposizione melodica del
pianoforte e su sonorità più calde ed evocative. Uno sguardo malinconico dietro
la finestra mentre fuori piove.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Per
incontrare ricerca sonora e strutturale, bisogna giungere a “The Diver U-Bow”,
brano incentrato sull&#39;esplorazione timbrica e sulle basse frequenze, dove l&#39;uso
del basso e delle sonorità di percussione ricrea l&#39;atmosfera sommersa evocata
dal titolo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
title-track è altamente minimale come alcuni passaggi dei nordici Landberk, ma
qui è sempre il pianoforte ad essere sfiorato e non la chitarra; accarezzato
come se non si volesse disturbare la quiete creata armonicamente da una
composizione profondamente toccante. Apice dell’intero lavoro, solo da
ascoltare in religioso silenzio e non stupitevi se scoverete delle lacrime
camminarvi sul viso.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“More
Than Meets The Eye” è basata sulla stratificazione progressiva. Il tema
principale viene arricchito passaggio dopo passaggio con contro-melodie e
ottimi interventi percussionistici da parte di Maurizio De Tommasi. Il tempo si
dilata ulteriormente nei silenzi ponderati di “Time” dove le pause fanno la
musica per un risultato quantomeno onirico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
chiusura spetta a “Petricore”, qui è il caldo basso di Stefano Compagnone a
fare la differenza.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;“Picture
#2” propone i Yugen come una delle realtà strumentali più interessanti e mature
del nuovo panorama italiano. Il trio salentino riesce nell&#39;impresa di
trasformare la forma-canzone senza parole in un vero e proprio racconto per
immagini, mantenendo sempre un perfetto equilibrio tra il rigore tecnico della
matrice Jazz e la profonda sensibilità armonica. Un disco coerente, profondo e
ricco di sfaccettature, che richiede ascolti attenti per rivelare ogni sua
sfumatura e che si candida a diventare un punto di riferimento per chiunque sia
alla ricerca di musica incontaminata, coraggiosa e capace di evocare visioni.
Dategli un&#39;opportunità e non ve ne pentirete. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/hnqLbL9Ef6A&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;hnqLbL9Ef6A&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;YUGEN
- Picture #2&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Filibusta
Records (distribution IRD / Altafonte Italia)&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Modern Instrumental Jazz&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
Spotify / Amazon Music – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg252NnVL35Aa4EAuhYdAxEzfe29pEm14YM-xFyc5zKHOWjToJa3vLaqrBRfqLFaswpXB5LQL0iAmOoQwrrcKz3shfyS2qr8LQ3JrxuoYtqxQYLRpTy_Sviga8X64BLHSlUK0Her4pUNhuoCO4-LmCL4101mkzzpPSw3dvRW7VdyiUzua5cyCtur_SP3YYV/s960/Yugen.sound.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;640&quot; data-original-width=&quot;960&quot; height=&quot;270&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg252NnVL35Aa4EAuhYdAxEzfe29pEm14YM-xFyc5zKHOWjToJa3vLaqrBRfqLFaswpXB5LQL0iAmOoQwrrcKz3shfyS2qr8LQ3JrxuoYtqxQYLRpTy_Sviga8X64BLHSlUK0Her4pUNhuoCO4-LmCL4101mkzzpPSw3dvRW7VdyiUzua5cyCtur_SP3YYV/w406-h270/Yugen.sound.jpg&quot; width=&quot;406&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;First of all, the Yugen featured in this work are not
to be confused with the excellent,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-hansi-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;同名&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Milanese Avant-Prog/RIO ensemble led by Francesco
Zago. This lineup moves within different soundscapes, combining modern Prog sensitivity,
evocative atmospheres, Chinese/Eastern nuances, or fluid art-rock sonorities
that alternate intimate moments with elaborate instrumental textures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;They are a trio from Salento formed in 2020 from the
convergence of three musicians with diverse backgrounds: Katya Fiorentino
(piano and synth), Stefano Compagnone (electric/acoustic bass), and Maurizio De
Tommasi (drums and percussion). The name Yūgen (an aesthetic concept from
Japanese tradition tied to subtle grace and the visceral experience of the
unknown) fully reflects their stylistic identity: a blend of contemporary Jazz,
Rock dynamics, electronic textures, and a strong cinematic vocation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Their journey began with their debut “Tears And Light”
(released by the renowned Apulian label Dodicilune in 2023), which led them to
win prominent competitions such as Forum Live Jazz (2022) and the 8th edition
of the Premio Carlo Gargioni in the Jazz category, culminating in 2026 with
their victory at the 23rd edition of the Premio Nazionale L&#39;Artista che non
c&#39;era (Instrumental Section).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;This new release “Picture #2” presents itself as an
intimate and multifaceted work, where timbral research and the layering of
arrangements play a central role. The album thrives on continuous contrasts
between rhythmic dynamics alternating with contemplative pauses, in a constant
dialogue between order, light, and half-light. The contribution of individual
instrumental elements builds an expressive mosaic that moves from evolved Rock
foundations to explore ambient and acoustic nuances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The opening track “The Night Spoke To Me” is instantly
atmospheric… Reflective. The piano guides a nocturnal texture supported by a
measured rhythm section, aimed at touching the listener&#39;s most sensitive soul
by drawing them into a limbo outside any present context, isolating and
cradling them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“From The Bin To The Sunrise” is the album&#39;s single
and features a faster tempo. The track sees the introduction of Alessandro
Dell&#39;Anna&#39;s classical guitar, which dialogues with Katya Fiorentino&#39;s piano and
Compagnone&#39;s bass. The structure evolves from a subdued theme (&quot;bin&quot;)
toward a brighter, more expressive harmonic opening (&quot;sunrise&quot;).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;We move on to “When Order Fell In Love With Chaos”,
starting with a classical introduction before gradually flowing into the
driving Rock rhythms of De Tommasi&#39;s drums, creating a dynamic wall of sound
based on the contrast between rigor and explosive energy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Risveglio Di Settembre” is the only track with an
Italian title and is characterized by a lyrical, autumnal touch, centered on
the piano&#39;s melodic delivery and warmer, more evocative sonorities. A
melancholy glance out the window while it rains outside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;To encounter sonic and structural experimentation, one
must reach “The Diver U-Bow”, a track focused on timbral exploration and low
frequencies, where the use of bass and percussion soundscapes recreates the
submerged atmosphere suggested by the title.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The title track is highly minimalist, reminiscent of
certain passages by the Nordic band Landberk, but here it is always the piano
being barely touched rather than the guitar; caressed as if not wanting to
disturb the quiet harmonically created by a profoundly touching composition.
The pinnacle of the entire record, to be listened to in religious silence—and
don&#39;t be surprised if you find tears tracing your face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“More Than Meets The Eye” is built on progressive
layering. The main theme is enriched passage after passage with
counter-melodies and excellent percussive touches by Maurizio De Tommasi. Time
expands further in the deliberate silences of “Time”, where the pauses make the
music for a result that is nothing short of dreamlike.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Closing duties belong to “Petricore”, where Stefano
Compagnone&#39;s warm bass makes all the difference.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Picture #2” establishes Yugen as one of the most
interesting and mature instrumental outfits on the new Italian scene. The
Salento trio succeeds in transforming the wordless song-form into a true story
told through images, always maintaining a fine balance between the technical
rigor of their Jazz matrix and a deep harmonic sensitivity. A cohesive,
profound, and multifaceted record that requires attentive listening to reveal
every nuance, positioning itself as a benchmark for anyone searching for pure,
courageous, and vision-evoking music. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Give it a chance and
you won&#39;t regret it. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/s53DN1OvR88&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;s53DN1OvR88&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;































</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/feeds/4059570739569944990/comments/default' title='Commenti sul post'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/11/yugen.html#comment-form' title='2 Commenti'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/4059570739569944990'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/4059570739569944990'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/11/yugen.html' title='Yugen'/><author><name>Max</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17616482447017580617</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngIKV7JjiGy5ffirKNGgwMnTxFwLR7wxiExprSbxC4R_E1gRs6UF4BKPAwAS8H1ywsMcZIZdbM47r-PMQcZW1NZm453SV5qbuQvMr4RhIzKmGvQ60DfLROtDGpB93g/s33/DSC_5569.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg5T8bUszi7Twsl-xqhnFsyVqz12UxVsBFLZYjX48mHT9R-9e2eX08QlnnUJrYCqllnQ_aajFgyvtef_CauVZbyhxcliXbiyPtZ0TC0bLq5KDWT7W7nJkS6bwD219dJYYo8Hm7vJM0HpZcyblHlwOUMSkImj6yDB8HwSubKp0tgsPI3E-D3HGjdX2MJ8l/s72-w243-h243-c/Yugen.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085518056393735456.post-2225149298091788576</id><published>2026-11-02T05:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2026-11-02T05:45:02.736+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="RECENSIONI"/><title type='text'>Cristiano Roversi</title><content type='html'>&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;CRISTIANO ROVERSI - In The House Of 100 Rooms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash
Records&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Progressive Rock /
Cantautore&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUCb-ppE21JgmQss_0TO8GHzjceyf4lnW4ZqeRgnlhpcNdvoBl_MMalWcI6bu4r0CMGcNP3rI1OX5ZFG51R8SUgh3E4Q5s5lyMp4vyNCKgI_c3N8PRS5Lj3wjL4YR6PkJmo_6N8it8-uTWruA9XfwJMBJpwpfIdZ2w2aujEx881kKITHag7sV0pXreGQJ/s1200/Cristiano%20Roversi.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1005&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;216&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUCb-ppE21JgmQss_0TO8GHzjceyf4lnW4ZqeRgnlhpcNdvoBl_MMalWcI6bu4r0CMGcNP3rI1OX5ZFG51R8SUgh3E4Q5s5lyMp4vyNCKgI_c3N8PRS5Lj3wjL4YR6PkJmo_6N8it8-uTWruA9XfwJMBJpwpfIdZ2w2aujEx881kKITHag7sV0pXreGQJ/w258-h216/Cristiano%20Roversi.jpg&quot; width=&quot;258&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Parlare
di Cristiano Roversi è come entrare dalla porta principale nel tempio del
Progressive Rock italiano moderno.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Compositore
e polistrumentista mantovano, Roversi è il fondatore storico e la mente
compositiva della formazione Progressive Rock Moongarden, nata nel 1993, con
cui ha pubblicato diversi album apprezzati a livello internazionale. Altresì è
co-fondatore di progetti che hanno segnato il Neo Prog italiano e la scena Art
Rock, come i Submarine Silence e i Mangala Vallis. Ha collaborato attivamente
con Bernardo Lanzetti (ex PFM), Massimo Zamboni (ex CCCP / CSI), Aldo
Tagliapietra (Le Orme) e molti altri esponenti della musica italiana. Oltre al
lavoro da musicista (specializzato in Chapman Stick, tastiere, mellotron e
basso), gestisce progetti di produzione artistica e Sound Design nel suo
studio: veramente un artista a tutto tondo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Con
“In The House Of 100 Rooms”, si cimenta in un lavoro intimo e personale,
lontano dalle complesse architetture Symphonic Prog dei Moongarden, muovendosi
su coordinate Art Pop, Ambient e Crossover Prog e mettendo al centro la
forma-canzone raffinata e riflessiva. Si avvale di numerosi nomi attivi nel
circuito come Davide Cagnata (voce), Lucio Lazzaruolo (chitarra acustica), Saro
Cosentino (chitarre), David Cremoni (chitarra acustica 12 corde), Simone
Baldini Tosi (voce), Stefano Zeni (violino), Marco Remondini (violoncello),
Franco Zampieri (cori) e Maurizio Di Tollo (batteria).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
titolo dell’opera evoca numerosi ambienti in cui si custodiscono ricordi,
presenze e frammenti di vita. L’idea nasce dalla visione di un programma
televisivo in cui viene raccontata la vicenda dei fratellini “Ciccio” e “Tore”,
scomparsi (e poi macabramente ritrovati mummificati) in questa “casa dalle 100
stanze”. È, da parte di Roversi, un tentativo di tenere in vita questi due
sfortunati giovani adoperando il ricordo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Proprio
la title track che apre l’album è una mini suite di nove minuti in cui la
drammaticità regna sovrana attraverso piano elettrico e voce. La suite si apre
a passaggi Prog enfatici e profondi in cui l’artista auspica un finale diverso
per i due protagonisti. Il brano è come un&#39;opera letteraria, un documento in
cui si può apprezzare al meglio il significato di “musica per la mente”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Altamente
“genesiana” “Her Afternoon Tea”, un tuffo negli anni ’70 in cui arpeggi di
chitarra a 12 corde e passaggi sinfonici avvolgono l’ascolto. Sfumature
delicate di archi (violino e violoncello) si innestano con discrezione per
amplificare l&#39;emozione senza mai appesantire la struttura. Il “tè del
pomeriggio” diventa la metafora di un gesto familiare, di un momento di
sospensione dal tempo e dalla frenesia del mondo esterno, un quadro di quiete
domestica e di riflessione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“He
Became Friend With The Rain” è guidato da linee di pianoforte malinconiche ed
essenziali, supportate dalle tastiere e dai synth di Roversi che creano
un&#39;atmosfera ovattata, quasi cinematografica. L’andamento mantiene un crescendo
sottile e ipnotico che avvolge l&#39;ascoltatore come una pioggia leggera. La
pioggia, spesso vista come simbolo di tristezza o solitudine, diventa qui
un&#39;amica e un rifugio. Tanta melodia toccante e raffinata.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Our
Song Of Memories” parte in forma sottile e raccolta per poi espandersi
gradualmente, stratificando gli interventi strumentali senza mai saturare lo
spazio sonoro. Altra gemma profondamente intimistica ed emozionante. I ricordi
non appartengono solo a chi li custodisce, ma diventano un legame indissolubile
tra due o più anime, dove la musica stessa viene elevata a luogo fisico e
spirituale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
strumentale “Heart Of Autumn” richiama lo stile di Tony Banks (Genesis), così
che il pianoforte traccia linee fluide e nostalgiche a evocare il minimalismo
classico e le atmosfere neoclassiche.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“To
The Burning Barn” rappresenta il luogo in cui sono stati stipati per anni ricordi,
vecchie idee, strutture mentali o legami che ormai non possono più essere
salvati. Il fuoco è al tempo stesso elemento distruttivo e purificatore. La
musica è malinconica ma morbida e rassicurante, dove il piano diventa un amico
accompagnatore in questo percorso.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Arpeggi
di chitarra aprono “Just For A Second”, un brano in cui la voce interpreta il
testo con una cifra espressiva sommessa, quasi confidata all&#39;orecchio
dell&#39;ascoltatore, sottolineando il carattere istantaneo e fugace del brano. La
breve gemma acustica “Heart Of Autumn Reprise” accompagna al finale affidato a
“Hymn”, che si sviluppa su un incedere lento e cadenzato accumulando pathos
battuta dopo battuta. La linea vocale si appoggia su un arrangiamento caldo,
impreziosito dai controcanti degli archi che conferiscono alla composizione un
respiro maestoso e pacificante. L&#39;inno non celebra una vittoria, ma la capacità
di accettare le fragilità umane. Una preghiera.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
copertina dell’album ritrae il figlio di Roversi, Demetrio, mentre dorme sereno,
un amore per la famiglia fortemente legante e rassicurante, in cui Roversi
dimostra la sensibilità e la volontà di essere custode dei propri cari.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Un
album decisamente profondo, ricco di storia musicale ma soprattutto di intenti,
dove è facile lasciarsi emozionare. La definirei un&#39;opera di pazienza, di
ascolto attento e di penombra che conferma Roversi come uno dei tessitori di
atmosfere più raffinati del nostro panorama musicale. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/6tEceD0TB1g&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;6tEceD0TB1g&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;CRISTIANO
ROVERSI - In The House Of 100 Rooms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash
Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Progressive Rock / Singer-Songwriter&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZLBnRvo0XvLlCq5O4_aLb31PbN2TXnV9yRirwfL05ArHAtSsGvudr358L7m_S-Yen8RuMzlUg3IDZ7nmX7MI7GRMZKoKQM4p2m_RIXRW1QnglP6Q7VOTEK3LxF5ze-tZUfkSFLiY18_C_-QdCQx0mF0wXUmbCWwXYMMhgJJclji7kpI62NLhI09iDDFD/s960/Cristiano%20Roversi%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;720&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZLBnRvo0XvLlCq5O4_aLb31PbN2TXnV9yRirwfL05ArHAtSsGvudr358L7m_S-Yen8RuMzlUg3IDZ7nmX7MI7GRMZKoKQM4p2m_RIXRW1QnglP6Q7VOTEK3LxF5ze-tZUfkSFLiY18_C_-QdCQx0mF0wXUmbCWwXYMMhgJJclji7kpI62NLhI09iDDFD/s320/Cristiano%20Roversi%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;240&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;To talk about Cristiano Roversi is to step right
through the main entrance of modern Italian Progressive Rock&#39;s temple.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A composer and multi-instrumentalist from Mantua,
Roversi is the historical founder and creative mastermind behind the
Progressive Rock band Moongarden, formed in 1993, with whom he has released
several internationally acclaimed albums. He is also the co-founder of seminal
projects in the Italian Neo-Prog and Art Rock scenes, such as Submarine Silence
and Mangala Vallis. He has actively collaborated with Bernardo Lanzetti
(ex-PFM), Massimo Zamboni (ex-CCCP / CSI), Aldo Tagliapietra (Le Orme), and
many other prominent figures in Italian music. Beyond his work as a musician
(specializing in Chapman Stick, keyboards, Mellotron, and bass), he manages
artistic production and sound design projects in his studio: truly an
all-around artist.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With “In The House Of 100 Rooms”, he crafts an
intimate and personal work, far removed from Moongarden&#39;s complex Symphonic
Prog architectures. Moving across Art Pop, Ambient, and Crossover Prog
coordinates, he places refined, introspective song structures at the heart of
the album. He enlists numerous well-known names from the scene, including
Davide Cagnata (vocals), Lucio Lazzaruolo (acoustic guitar), Saro Cosentino
(guitars), David Cremoni (12-string acoustic guitar), Simone Baldini Tosi
(vocals), Stefano Zeni (violin), Marco Remondini (cello), Franco Zampieri
(backing vocals), and Maurizio Di Tollo (drums).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The title of the work evokes countless spaces holding
memories, presences, and fragments of life. The idea stems from watching a
television program detailing the story of two young brothers, “Ciccio” and
“Tore”, who disappeared (and were later macabroly discovered mummified) in this
very “house of 100 rooms”. For Roversi, it is an attempt to keep these two
unfortunate boys alive through remembrance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The title track itself, which opens the album, is a
nine-minute mini-suite where tragedy reigns supreme through electric piano and
vocals. The suite opens up to emphatic, deep Prog passages in which the artist
envisions a different ending for the two protagonists. The track feels like a
literary work, a document where one can fully appreciate the true meaning of
“music for the mind”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Highly “Genesis-esque”, “Her Afternoon Tea” is a
plunge into the 1970s, where 12-string guitar arpeggios and symphonic passages
envelope the listener. Delicate nuances of strings (violin and cello) are
subtly woven in to heighten the emotion without ever weighing down the
arrangement. “Afternoon tea” becomes a metaphor for a familiar gesture, a
moment suspended in time away from the frenzy of the outside world—a portrait
of domestic quiet and reflection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“He Became Friend With The Rain” is driven by
melancholic, essential piano lines, supported by Roversi’s synth and keyboard
textures that create a muffled, almost cinematic atmosphere. The piece
maintains a subtle, hypnotic crescendo that wraps around the listener like a
gentle rain. Rain, often viewed as a symbol of sadness or solitude, here
becomes a friend and a refuge. A piece filled with touching, refined melody.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Our Song Of Memories” begins in a subtle, contained
manner before gradually expanding, layering instrumental contributions without
ever saturating the soundscape. Another deeply intimate and emotional gem.
Memories do not belong solely to those who hold them; they become an
unbreakable bond between two or more souls, where music itself is elevated to a
physical and spiritual sanctuary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The instrumental “Heart Of Autumn” echoes the style of
Tony Banks (Genesis), with the piano tracing fluid, nostalgic lines that evoke
classical minimalism and neoclassical atmospheres.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“To The Burning Barn” represents the place where years
of memories, old ideas, mindsets, or bonds that can no longer be saved have
been stored. Fire serves as both a destructive and purifying element. The music
is melancholic yet soft and reassuring, with the piano acting as a comforting
companion along this journey.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Guitar arpeggios open “Just For A Second”, a track
where the vocals deliver the lyrics in a subdued, expressive tone, almost
whispered into the listener&#39;s ear, highlighting the instantaneous and fleeting
nature of the song. The brief acoustic gem “Heart Of Autumn Reprise” leads into
the finale, “Hymn”, which unfolds with a slow, measured cadence, building
pathos bar after bar. The vocal line rests on a warm arrangement, embellished
by string countermelodies that grant the composition a majestic, soothing
breath. The hymn does not celebrate a victory, but rather the capacity to
accept human fragility. A prayer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album cover depicts Roversi&#39;s son, Demetrio,
sleeping peacefully—a deeply bonding and comforting expression of love for
family, where Roversi displays his sensitivity and desire to be the guardian of
his loved ones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;This is a profoundly deep album, rich in musical
history but above all in intent, where it is easy to be moved. I would define
it as a work of patience, careful listening, and twilight, confirming Roversi
as one of the most refined weavers of atmosphere in our musical landscape. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;































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Sound Record&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Sperimentale / Jazz Rock&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto:
CD / Spotify – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu0z4s3bVb5L1Rr8yozSlUUM1ClhsjS4oG6-csBeWN2wIZqvpuXjhY94PZC1vxBQ-vmb55BEnxEjx8mkiFeEXtLsNGs0TigxSAPy0_MP0LVB0BFWUmCj3X4WGh5b-FQN1gb1-uQU0ygQOzA5P8VqwyMS6AAhDE0ZVsgpin9lPjRM5eeCdLN13uHohNz7s/s447/Villa%20panico.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;447&quot; data-original-width=&quot;447&quot; height=&quot;253&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu0z4s3bVb5L1Rr8yozSlUUM1ClhsjS4oG6-csBeWN2wIZqvpuXjhY94PZC1vxBQ-vmb55BEnxEjx8mkiFeEXtLsNGs0TigxSAPy0_MP0LVB0BFWUmCj3X4WGh5b-FQN1gb1-uQU0ygQOzA5P8VqwyMS6AAhDE0ZVsgpin9lPjRM5eeCdLN13uHohNz7s/w253-h253/Villa%20panico.jpg&quot; width=&quot;253&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nello
scenario contemporaneo, dove le catalogazioni di genere tendono spesso a
imbrigliare l&#39;ispirazione all&#39;interno di perimetri rassicuranti ma rigidi,
l&#39;esordio sulla lunga distanza dei Villa Panico si pone come una ventata di
fresca disinvoltura stilistica. “Villa Panico Vol. 1”, oltre a essere la prima
testimonianza discografica di un quintetto affiatato, rappresenta la naturale
cristallizzazione di un metodo di lavoro fondato sull&#39;ascolto reciproco, sulla
ricerca timbrica e su una totale libertà espressiva.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Le
radici del progetto affondano nel 2023, quando cinque musicisti si incontrano
tra le aule della Siena Jazz University. L&#39;intento condiviso fin dal principio
è quello di affrancarsi da qualsiasi etichetta stilistica prefissata, ponendo
al centro una creatività istintiva, la libera contaminazione e la coralità
esecutiva.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L&#39;intitolazione
stessa richiama lo storico ex squat insediato all&#39;interno del complesso dell&#39;ex
manicomio fiorentino: una metafora perfetta per uno spazio sonoro in cui le
barriere formali crollano per fare posto a un&#39;espressività priva di vincoli. Il
sound del quintetto fonde con disinvoltura un&#39;energia di matrice Rock, innesti
elettronici e pulsioni ritmiche latine, usando la matrice jazzistica come
spinta verso territori aperti e improvvisativi, senza mai smarrire il senso
della melodia. Un ruolo coesivo di rilievo è affidato all&#39;uso della voce, dei
cori e della trama percussiva.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Registrato
nel gennaio 2025 presso il Duna Studio (RA) sotto la guida di Andrea Scardovi
(cura di registrazione e mix) e masterizzato da Danilo Rossi, “Villa Panico
Vol. 1” esce l&#39;11 settembre 2026 per la Ionian Sound Record. L&#39;opera raccoglie
undici tasselli compositivi firmati da diversi componenti ma plasmati
attraverso un costante lavoro di squadra, dove la dimensione del live emerge
con forza nell&#39;elasticità delle strutture e nel continuo interplay tra gli
strumenti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
band è composta da Alessandro Gerardo La Neve (sax soprano, sax baritono),
Francesco Maria Saporito (flauto traverso, pianoforte, tastiere, voce), Amedeo
Maria Orso Borella (chitarra elettrica, voce), Lorenzo Giuseppe Gagna (basso
elettrico, tromba) e Matteo Stefani (batteria).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ciò
che emerge fin dai primi solchi è la natura profondamente corale del progetto,
dove ogni intuizione individuale viene vagliata, plasmata e dilatata
dall&#39;interplay collettivo, restituendo al lettore/ascoltatore un&#39;opera varia ma
organica, capace di coniugare l&#39;imprevedibilità delle esecuzioni dal vivo con
la cura maniacale per l&#39;arrangiamento in studio. Un debutto solido e sfaccettato
che segna l&#39;ingresso di una nuova realtà di rilievo nel panorama della musica
di ricerca e di contaminazione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
inizia con il breve “Intro”, atmosferico e quasi “world”, che conduce al brano
“Norman Price”, aperto dal basso e seguito da tutti gli strumenti. Inevitabili
alcuni accostamenti a band degli anni ’70 come i Perigeo, in cui il sax disegna
linee melodiche altamente funzionali. Ottima la sezione ritmica, tecnica e
coesa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Calda
e intima risulta “Lontani”, dove questa volta sono le tastiere di Saporito a
salire in cattedra. La fuga è calda, un Jazz avvolgente e ricco di storia.
Maggiormente ricercata “People Ask For What”, dove alcuni andamenti mi
richiamano i “progressivi” Gentle Giant; sorniona all’inizio, per poi
svilupparsi con chitarra Funk e tastiere Hammond a fare da sottofondo al
movimento del sax, ancora una volta altamente melodico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sembra
di entrare in quei locali fumosi con poltrone e spettacoli sexy in “Vieni Con
Me (al Bar Caffe)”, andamento pacato ma variegato in cui la band si passa la
staffetta dei solo strumentali.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nella
breve “Corridoi” i Villa Panico si addentrano in un ambiente psichedelico,
fatto di sospensioni e riverberi dove il basso disegna la linea da seguire per
poi arrivare a “Black Pages”, altro frangente sperimentale che segue la linea
del pezzo che lo ha preceduto, in questo caso con l’aggiunta di voice phone.
Effetti elettronici donano all’insieme una sorta di teatralità per la mente. A
tratti sembrano i Porcupine Tree (soprattutto per l’uso del basso) sperimentali
degli anni ’90, ma il violento finale lascia adito a un Punk Jazz assolutamente
inatteso.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
cambia completamente scenario con “Hope”, dove l’anima della band fuoriesce
dall’intimo per darsi in pasto all’ascoltatore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ho
apprezzato molto la bucolica “Foresta”, in cui il flauto descrive le linee
guida fra improvvisazione e suoni della natura. Torna il basso in evidenza con
il Reggae di “La Palma”, a testimonianza di una cultura musicale della band ad
ampio spettro. Sembra di ascoltare gli UB40 in modalità mediterranea. Il
sorprendente disco si chiude con “Giofield”, un mix delle capacità dei Villa
Panico con stralci di Agorà e jazz rock.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Al
di là delle singole soluzioni di arrangiamento, ciò che rende “Villa Panico Vol.
1” un lavoro riuscito è la sua spinta corale. È un disco in cui l&#39;urgenza
espressiva e la libertà della dimensione live prevalgono su qualsiasi gabbia di
genere. Ionian Sound Record scommette su una formazione che fa della
contaminazione il proprio punto di forza, regalando all&#39;ascoltatore un&#39;opera
dinamica, mai scontata e ricca di sfumature. Eccellente nuova realtà! MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3pdtMA7sjs&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;C3pdtMA7sjs&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;VILLA
PANICO – Villa Panico Vol.1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ionian Sound Record&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre: Experimental / Jazz Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format: CD / Spotify – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgvgWtKpptisYBP3DaQQbFIt_gngKXJ_L4PeAhKodR9OQBaGjvULz5CXlk2fp9UTDLUhdD4J2nIZMzY1HpKeW2SFosU9Be9-bRVxAKg4imaNZerXscMqPcjj-PfGV-3zdGGf5Mrv0Kh8Wgc_D3DgczrYvaax9bVAWJEVBUTNWcY0xPT6cG2C2-GrEeMnH/s447/Villa%20panico%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;447&quot; data-original-width=&quot;447&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgvgWtKpptisYBP3DaQQbFIt_gngKXJ_L4PeAhKodR9OQBaGjvULz5CXlk2fp9UTDLUhdD4J2nIZMzY1HpKeW2SFosU9Be9-bRVxAKg4imaNZerXscMqPcjj-PfGV-3zdGGf5Mrv0Kh8Wgc_D3DgczrYvaax9bVAWJEVBUTNWcY0xPT6cG2C2-GrEeMnH/s320/Villa%20panico%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In today’s music scene, where genre categorizations
often stifle inspiration within reassuring yet rigid perimeters, the
full-length debut by Villa Panico arrives as a breath of fresh stylistic
confidence. “Villa Panico Vol. 1”, besides being the first recorded statement
of a tight-knit quintet, represents the natural crystallization of a working
method built on mutual listening, tonal research, and complete expressive
freedom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The roots of the project trace back to 2023, when five
musicians met in the classrooms of the Siena Jazz University. From the very
beginning, their shared intention was to break free from any predefined
stylistic label, placing instinctive creativity, open cross-pollination, and
collective performance at the core.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The band’s name itself references the historic former
squat located inside Florence&#39;s former psychiatric hospital: a perfect metaphor
for a sonic space where formal barriers collapse to make room for unconstrained
expression. The quintet&#39;s sound effortlessly blends rock-infused energy,
electronic insertions, and Latin rhythmic pulses, using its jazz foundation as
a springboard toward open, improvisational territories without ever losing
sight of melody. A key unifying role is entrusted to the use of vocals, backing
harmonies, and a rich percussive texture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Recorded in January 2025 at Duna Studio (Ravenna)
under the guidance of Andrea Scardovi (who handled recording and mixing) and
mastered by Danilo Rossi, “Villa Panico Vol. 1” was released on September 11,
2026, via Ionian Sound Record. The album gathers eleven compositional pieces
penned by different members but shaped through constant teamwork, where the
live dimension emerges forcefully in the elasticity of the structures and the
continuous interplay among the instruments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The band consists of Alessandro Gerardo La Neve
(soprano sax, baritone sax), Francesco Maria Saporito (flute, piano, keyboards,
vocals), Amedeo Maria Orso Borella (electric guitar, vocals), Lorenzo Giuseppe
Gagna (electric bass, trumpet), and Matteo Stefani (drums).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;What stands out right from the first tracks is the
deeply collective nature of the project, where every individual idea is
weighed, shaped, and expanded by group interplay, delivering to the
reader/listener a varied yet cohesive work capable of combining the
unpredictability of live performances with meticulous studio arrangement. A
solid, multifaceted debut marking the arrival of a compelling new act in the
realm of experimental and crossover music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;It opens with the brief “Intro”, atmospheric and
almost “world”-like, leading into “Norman Price”, which is kicked off by the
bass and joined by all the instruments. Comparisons to 1970s bands like Perigeo
are inevitable, with the sax tracing highly functional melodic lines. Excellent
rhythm section—technical and cohesive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Warm and intimate is “Lontani”, where this time
Saporito’s keyboards take center stage. The momentum is warm, delivering an
enveloping jazz steeped in history. More sophisticated is “People Ask For
What”, where certain passages recall the &quot;progressive&quot; approach of
Gentle Giant; sly at first, it then unfolds with funk guitar and Hammond organ
backing the movement of the sax, which once again proves highly melodic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;It feels like stepping into a smoky lounge with plush
armchairs and cabaret performances in “Vieni Con Me (al Bar Caffe)”, featuring
a relaxed yet varied tempo in which the band passes the baton for instrumental
solos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In the brief “Corridoi”, Villa Panico venture into a
psychedelic landscape built on suspensions and reverbs, where the bass draws
the line to follow before arriving at “Black Pages”—another experimental
section following the path of the preceding piece, this time augmented by voice
phone effects. Electronic touches lend a sense of mental theatricality to the
whole. At times they recall the experimental 1990s Porcupine Tree (especially
in the bass work), but the fierce finale gives way to an entirely unexpected
blast of punk jazz.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The scenario changes completely with “Hope”, where the
band’s inner soul steps out from intimacy to offer itself up to the listener.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I greatly appreciated the pastoral “Foresta”, where
the flute outlines the main motifs between improvisation and sounds of nature.
The bass comes back into focus with the reggae pulse of “La Palma”, testifying
to the band’s wide-ranging musical background—it almost feels like listening to
UB40 in a Mediterranean key. The surprising record closes with “Giofield”, a
showcase of Villa Panico’s versatility featuring echoes of Agorà and classic
jazz rock.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Beyond individual arrangement choices, what makes
“Villa Panico Vol. 1” such a successful work is its collective drive. It is an
album where expressive urgency and live freedom prevail over any genre
boundaries. Ionian Sound Record places a winning bet on a band that makes
crossover its greatest strength, delivering a dynamic, unpredictable, and
richly nuanced work to the listener. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;An excellent new
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Doom&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / LP / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtAZKfuIlh3B01Jm-MrzHlRCY-mkxdPOz5d0tJR7-MC3NFwbtx_aJJnM1r6pkX0-F9Idff79KjC50FJRV1AAiOYLoOlIewqdwXjWyB8jxsMmuakGcSS5ZxjKPKlV1jGysAXHBK9c8kE1MH5QL6u2s6IzUX-LkXFWQtWqZFgPzX3PyIjnm5qwG8BO5QzFB/s443/Malombra.jpg&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;443&quot; data-original-width=&quot;443&quot; height=&quot;231&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtAZKfuIlh3B01Jm-MrzHlRCY-mkxdPOz5d0tJR7-MC3NFwbtx_aJJnM1r6pkX0-F9Idff79KjC50FJRV1AAiOYLoOlIewqdwXjWyB8jxsMmuakGcSS5ZxjKPKlV1jGysAXHBK9c8kE1MH5QL6u2s6IzUX-LkXFWQtWqZFgPzX3PyIjnm5qwG8BO5QzFB/w231-h231/Malombra.jpg&quot; width=&quot;231&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’oscurità
cela illusioni e pone ambito a manifestazioni che immaginiamo di vedere. In
pratica è un linguaggio con cui la nostra mente predilige gridare le proprie
paure o delusioni, vere o false che siano. La musica spesso ne canta le gesta,
e quale genere migliore se non il Dark Doom?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
Malombra sono una storica formazione genovese fondata nel 1991 dal cantante e
mente creativa Mercy (al secolo Renato Carpaneto) ed è considerata una delle
realtà più eclettiche e affascinanti della scena italiana, da sempre legata
alla prestigiosa etichetta Black Widow Records.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
nome Malombra attinge direttamente dall&#39;immaginario e dall&#39;omonimo romanzo di
Antonio Fogazzaro, riflettendo fin dagli esordi una spiccata inclinazione per
le atmosfere gotiche, il decadentismo, la letteratura e il folklore ebraico ed
esoterico. Debuttano con l&#39;omonimo “Malombra” (1993), un lavoro acerbo ma
visionario in cui fondono Heavy Metal classico, Doom alla Black Sabbath e
sfumature Progressive. Il successo critico arrives con “Our Lady Of The Bones” (1996), un disco complesso e monumentale che consacra il loro stile
drammatico e teatrale. Con “The Dissolution Age” (2001), evolvono verso
sonorità più eclettiche, incorporate con Rock Progressivo anni &#39;70, synth wave,
parti acustiche e declamazioni teatrali. Seguirà una lunga fase di pausa e
progetti paralleli da parte dei membri della band (tra cui Il Segno del Comando
di Diego Banchero). Nel 2023 tornano sul mercato con l&#39;album “T.R.E.S.”,
riconfermando il loro marchio di fabbrica con testi prevalentemente in
italiano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Oggi
con “Soffitta Macabra” volgono uno sguardo alle spalle, verso quell’esordio
crudo e diretto, come le registrazioni dell’album senza artifizi moderni. La
formazione odierna è composta da Renato “Mercy” C. (voce), Matteo Ricci
(chitarre, synth), Fabio Cuomo (batteria, synth, cori), Daniele Gasparini
(basso, synth, percussioni, cori), Mauro Sciaccaluga (chitarre) e Fulvio “Flux”
M. (tastiere, synth).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
titolo si ispira in modo allusivo al nome di una corrente e rivista di arte di
retro-avanguardia dell&#39;inizio del Novecento. Dal punto di vista musicale,
“Soffitta Macabra” prosegue il percorso di maturazione della band, fondendo
chitarre monolitiche e oscure tipiche del doom d&#39;annata (sulla scia di Black Sabbath
e Paul Chain) a complessi cambi di tempo, sezioni acustiche e dinamiche tipiche
del Prog italiano anni &#39;70 (Jacula, Goblin, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso).
Massiccio è l’uso di organo Hammond, Mellotron e sintetizzatori analogici per
creare un sottofondo spettrale e claustrofobico, proprio come suggerito dal
titolo dell&#39;album. La voce di Mercy spazia da un cantato pulito e solenne a
declamazioni di stampo teatrale/recitato, conferendo al disco la struttura di
una vera e propria opera drammatica e rituale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Delle
sei tracce che compongono il disco, l’apertura spetta a “Un&#39;Ultima Mezzanotte”
e al narrato oscuro e inappuntabile di Mercy. Le liriche affrontano il diniego
delle convenzioni sociali moderne, il senso di alienazione, l&#39;isolamento
spirituale e il conflitto incessante tra l&#39;individuo e il caos della realtà
esterna, la decadenza dell&#39;arte, il fascino per l&#39;invisibile e le ombre del
passato. In tutto il tragitto rimangono forti i riferimenti alla letteratura
romantica e gotica, alla magia e ai miti dimenticati, affrontati non con fare
sensazionalistico ma attraverso una profonda ricerca lirica e filosofica.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Feroce
“Contro Il Mondo, Contro La Vita”, dove aleggiano gli anni ’70 del Doom, solo
ogni tanto “modernizzati” da alcuni interventi di synth e dalle grida
strazianti della chitarra elettrica. La registrazione lascia sul suono quel
velo che cela la musica sotto una cappa oscura e rende al meglio tutto il
contesto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Miracle
Of Love” giunge adiacente, come un proseguimento, e si apre con un arpeggio di
chitarra in una ballata malinconica e altamente melodica. Il cantato passa in
lingua inglese. A metà il brano si alza d’intensità e grida tutto il proprio
dolore, palesando la capacità della band di essere un rullo compressore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Memento”
potrei definirlo un &lt;i&gt;nomen omen&lt;/i&gt;, teatrale nell’interpretazione e
monolitica nell’andamento, mentre la title track “Soffitta Macabra” sfoggia
tutta l’essenza Malombra composta di ambientazioni cinematografiche nel lungo
minutaggio di tredici minuti abbondanti di musica. Il finale tocca a “L’Alba
Dei Morti Viventi” (scusate, mi torna alla mente Dylan Dog), un melodico
andamento di pece in cui ancora una volta Mercy recita il testo drammatico
infarcito di sonorità altamente Progressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;In
definitiva, &quot;Soffitta Macabra&quot; è un&#39;opera densa, teatrale e
sfacciatamente controtendenza, con cui i Malombra riaffermano la propria
identità unica nel panorama Dark Progressive italiano. Un viaggio
claustrofobico e affascinante tra le ombre dell&#39;anima, che riconferma la band
genovese come una delle poche capaci di trasformare la decadenza in pura arte.
Un grande ritorno! MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/_uaW6L8oZrs&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;_uaW6L8oZrs&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MALOMBRA
– Soffitta Macabra&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Black
Widow Records&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Dark / Progressive Metal / Doom&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / LP / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINPvdSQBH6mP3JAPLlkkD_iGFB4oIbueZ4ySOfNyAZT4eqVyHkHBanarqeSYa0XEs3hsk53EVWhJqysrQ0kJVX9TupwMXFU9tIOzUQUGjjPiOwlKFQCfgyHDo1ksKlLJYbO7bCwjISOVm3UWr3DN86r65c2UN1vqC8qHSohW_RiGVl2eS_TLNk4PXBQj6/s2048/Malombra%20band.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1371&quot; data-original-width=&quot;2048&quot; height=&quot;280&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINPvdSQBH6mP3JAPLlkkD_iGFB4oIbueZ4ySOfNyAZT4eqVyHkHBanarqeSYa0XEs3hsk53EVWhJqysrQ0kJVX9TupwMXFU9tIOzUQUGjjPiOwlKFQCfgyHDo1ksKlLJYbO7bCwjISOVm3UWr3DN86r65c2UN1vqC8qHSohW_RiGVl2eS_TLNk4PXBQj6/w419-h280/Malombra%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;419&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Darkness conceals illusions and gives scope to manifestations
we imagine we see. In practice, it is a language with which our mind prefers to
cry out its fears or disappointments, whether real or false. Music often sings
of these deeds, and what better genre to do so than Dark Doom?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Malombra are a historic band from Genoa, founded in
1991 by singer and creative mastermind Mercy (born Renato Carpaneto), and are
considered one of the most eclectic and fascinating acts on the Italian scene,
historically tied to the prestigious Black Widow Records label.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The name Malombra draws directly from the imagery and
homonymous novel by Antonio Fogazzaro, reflecting right from the start a strong
inclination toward gothic atmospheres, Decadentism, literature, as well as
Jewish and esoteric folklore. They debuted with their self-titled album
“Malombra” (1993), a raw yet visionary work merging classic Heavy Metal, Black
Sabbath-style Doom, and Progressive nuances. Critical acclaim came with “Our lady Of The Bones” (1996), a complex and monumental album that
consecrated their dramatic and theatrical style. With “The Dissolution Age”
(2001), they evolved toward more eclectic sounds, blending 70s Progressive
Rock, synth wave, acoustic parts, and theatrical recitations. A long hiatus and
parallel projects by band members followed (including Il Segno del Comando by
Diego Banchero). In 2023 they returned with the album “T.R.E.S.”, reaffirming
their trademark style with lyrics predominantly in Italian.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Today, with “Soffitta Macabra”, they look back toward
that raw and direct debut, reflected in album recordings free from modern
gimmicks. Today’s lineup features Renato “Mercy” C. (vocals), Matteo Ricci
(guitars, synths), Fabio Cuomo (drums, synths, backing vocals), Daniele
Gasparini (bass, synths, percussion, backing vocals), Mauro Sciaccaluga
(guitars), and Fulvio “Flux” M. (keyboards, synths).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The title takes an allusive inspiration from an early
20th-century retro-vanguard art movement and magazine. Musically, “Soffitta
Macabra” continues the band’s path of growth, merging the monolithic and dark
guitars typical of classic doom (in the vein of Black Sabbath and Paul Chain)
with complex time signature changes, acoustic sections, and dynamics typical of
70s Italian Prog (Jacula, Goblin, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso). Massive use is made
of Hammond organ, Mellotron, and analog synthesizers to build a eerie,
claustrophobic backdrop—just as suggested by the album’s title. Mercy&#39;s vocals
range from clean, solemn singing to theatrical recitations, bestowing upon the
record the feel of a true dramatic and ritualistic piece.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Of the six tracks on the album, the opening falls to
“Un&#39;Ultima Mezzanotte” and Mercy’s dark, flawless spoken-word delivery. The
lyrics confront the rejection of modern social conventions, the sense of
alienation, spiritual isolation, and the relentless conflict between the
individual and the chaos of the external world, alongside the decay of art, the
allure of the invisible, and the shadows of the past. Throughout the journey,
strong references to Romantic and Gothic literature, magic, and forgotten myths
remain, addressed not with sensationalism but through profound lyrical and
philosophical exploration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Fierce is “Contro Il Mondo, Contro La Vita”, where the
spirit of 70s Doom looms, only occasionally “modernized” by synth interventions
and the guitar’s agonizing cries. The recording wraps the sound in a veil that
shrouds the music under a dark pall, setting the context perfectly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Miracle Of Love” arrives right next, almost as a
continuation, opening with an acoustic guitar arpeggio in a melancholy, highly
melodic ballad. The vocals switch to English. Midway through, the song surges
in intensity, crying out all its pain and showcasing the band’s ability to act
as a steamroller.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Memento” could be described as a &lt;i&gt;nomen omen&lt;/i&gt;, theatrical
in its delivery and monolithic in its pacing, while the title track “Soffitta
Macabra” displays the true essence of Malombra through cinematic soundscapes
across its generous thirteen-minute runtime. The finale belongs to “L’Alba Dei
Morti Viventi” (forgive me, Dylan Dog springs to mind), a melodic, pitch-black
progression in which Mercy once again recites dramatic verse steeped in deeply
Progressive textures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ultimately, &quot;Soffitta Macabra&quot; is a dense,
theatrical, and brazenly counter-trend work with which Malombra reaffirm their
unique identity in the Italian Dark Progressive landscape. A claustrophobic and
captivating journey through the shadows of the soul, confirming the Genoese
band as one of the few capable of turning decay into pure art. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A
triumphant return! MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;



























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“DEAR” RICCIO – Remainders&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Music Force / Egea Music&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Cantautore&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Supporto:
3CD – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLEbis5N_ENZV0hyr9W6trcNann245ukf5i7_KifpgwUvqc3GIcjaF6_XO90Hi5sOPce0LDF48Xev_8BGvArxNQTjBweISjvjyYRvWpPHUBYz4LR27osOrch2qFmot7shrCr2Xs6EPG_7FG1tgB74o2zdD0wUKKKnluW2Ncw5DXLb0Ex63CD7x8Yd_bzj/s3186/Dear.jpg&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2822&quot; data-original-width=&quot;3186&quot; height=&quot;209&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLEbis5N_ENZV0hyr9W6trcNann245ukf5i7_KifpgwUvqc3GIcjaF6_XO90Hi5sOPce0LDF48Xev_8BGvArxNQTjBweISjvjyYRvWpPHUBYz4LR27osOrch2qFmot7shrCr2Xs6EPG_7FG1tgB74o2zdD0wUKKKnluW2Ncw5DXLb0Ex63CD7x8Yd_bzj/w236-h209/Dear.jpg&quot; width=&quot;236&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Chi
frequenta Nonsolo Progrock, sicuramente ha già conosciuto il cantautore Davide
Riccio e la sua musica. Attivo anche con lo pseudonimo DeaR, derivato dalle sue
iniziali pronunciate all&#39;inglese, è una persona dal profilo poliedrico:
educatore, musicista polistrumentista, compositore, poeta, scrittore e
giornalista. Attivo artisticamente fin dagli anni &#39;80, Davide Riccio muove i
primi passi nella scena musicale torinese militando in storiche formazioni
locali come Bluest, Vast Of Heaven, Off Beat e Individua Vaga. La sua carriera
da solista e autore si distingue per un&#39;incessante spinta sperimentale e un
approccio completamente svincolato dalle logiche commerciali.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Accanto
alla produzione letteraria (poesie, racconti e saggi), Riccio porta avanti una
discografia sterminata e multiforme che spazia dalla canzone d&#39;autore colta
alla musica elettronica e ambient, passando per il Progressive Rock, il Folk
sperimentale e la spoken word. Tra le sue opere più significative figurano
progetti monumentali come “Out Of Africa” (Music Force, 2021), “Mon Turin”
(Music Force, 2022), “DeaR Me!” (2023), “DeaR Tapes” (cofanetto 3 CD, Music
Force, 2024), “Gli Altri” (cofanetto/album multiplo CD, 2025), e tantissimi
altri ancora in passato. Numerose anche le collaborazioni, come quelle con
Deadburger o Roulette Cinese.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
figura di DeaR quindi incarna il vero spirito dell&#39;underground: un artista
autosufficiente, visionario e intimista.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Remainders”
è un altro mastodontico contenitore di brani inediti registrati negli anni ’80,
’90 e ’00 suddivisi in tre CD, dove il terzo, intitolato “Wrong Or Right Of
Forty”, è nato originariamente nel 2006 come un &quot;ghost album&quot; (un progetto
rimasto a lungo nel cassetto) ed è stato ufficialmente pubblicato e distribuito
a livello discografico nel 2022 dall&#39;etichetta Music Force.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sul
piano sonoro, “Remainders” evidenzia l&#39;attitudine minimale e multistrato tipica
delle produzioni autoprodotte di Riccio. Il lavoro si muove su territori
elettronici e avanguardistici, dosando synth vintage, drum machine essenziali,
campionamenti e inserti acustici o elettrici gestiti dallo stesso Riccio in
veste di polistrumentista.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
sonorità oscilla quindi tra la calcolata freddezza dell&#39;elettronica
sperimentale (synth-wave, IDM, kraut-rock) e momenti di grande pathos
introspettivo. L&#39;uso dei timbri crea uno spazio acustico frammentato, specchio
del titolo stesso dell&#39;opera.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nei
testi di Riccio, i &quot;resti&quot; rappresentano ciò che sopravvive al
processo di sottrazione e divisione della vita quotidiana: i ricordi, i
frammenti emotivi, i detriti e le incomprensioni che non si riescono a
&quot;dividere equamente&quot; o a riassorbire nel flusso dell&#39;esistenza. La
vena di scrittore trapela tra i testi, la parola si fa spesso scarna,
frammentata, poetica e a tratti ironica o disincantata. Le parole esplorano il
senso di isolamento, la memoria e l&#39;impossibilità di far tornare i conti
nell&#39;esperienza umana, lasciando sempre un margine di scarto, un&#39;equazione mai
perfettamente risolta.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
totale delle canzoni è cinquantotto, per cui chiaramente non procederò con
un&#39;analisi singola, bensì nominerò quelle che personalmente mi hanno colpito di
più. Nel CD1 si distinguono “We Do What Little We Can” del 1985 per l’andamento
molto Beatles-style, “Tibet” per la ricerca elettronica e Psichedelica,
“Shakespeare’s Sonnet” per la profondità melodica e malinconica costruita su
piano e voce, e “Dancing To The Life” per dare uno sguardo al mondo della
disco.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
CD 2 si apre con la cameristica “New Renaissance” a testimonianza della cultura
a tutto tondo di DeaR. In più sottolineo la ricerca strutturale e distopica di
“Literally Destroyed”, il mondo ovattato e greve di “Megiddo”, la crimsoniana e
strampalata “Catastrophobia”, il Metal quasi estremo di “9/11”, l’elettronica
“Neanderthal VS. Cro-Magnon”, la New Wave di “William Burroughs O La Favola
Nucleare”, la pianistica “A Bartok” e ancora il piano e voce (femminile) di una
swingante “Baby Lone”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
CD 3 “Wrong Or Right Of Forty” si apre con la title track, ariosamente
supportata dalle tastiere synth di fondo su un cantato recitato e profondo.
Torna la ricerca strutturale e psichedelica con “Workaholic” (Orchestra Vuota),
poi tanta sperimentazione a seguire, sino a giungere all’ottima “Insects”, con
tracce di Roger Waters, e a “The Bells”, otto minuti in cui gli anni ’80 si
palesano tra New Wave Dark e Psichedelia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Per
concludere, “Remainders” è di certo un ascolto denso e impegnativo, ma che
regala a chi ha la pazienza di perdersi tra le sue tracce la sensazione rara di
aver toccato con mano la materia grezza della vera creatività indipendente. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pafov2ObpYM&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;Pafov2ObpYM&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;DAVIDE
“DEAR” RICCIO – Remainders&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Music
Force / Egea Music&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Singer-songwriter / Art Pop&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
3CD – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzt7WqqCZsFZtAj-_DBNTy4Vkp21uESV1bWz2_SAXeG0SjdhQ74hIkQyg0spP3suqaJ6pYk9iUbm4gfsr1yyzcZlgBLvcAdkBVIlDjWeGzqu-QTtcjYkpHSITCKWDJo_ab3oJICp_TsmFprVxH7V5uHgisizEU-osKLQs8x46lw_0aURMofO7-pMoB3Eg/s1210/dear.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;864&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1210&quot; height=&quot;269&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzt7WqqCZsFZtAj-_DBNTy4Vkp21uESV1bWz2_SAXeG0SjdhQ74hIkQyg0spP3suqaJ6pYk9iUbm4gfsr1yyzcZlgBLvcAdkBVIlDjWeGzqu-QTtcjYkpHSITCKWDJo_ab3oJICp_TsmFprVxH7V5uHgisizEU-osKLQs8x46lw_0aURMofO7-pMoB3Eg/w378-h269/dear.jpg&quot; width=&quot;378&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Those who follow Nonsolo Progrock are certainly
already familiar with singer-songwriter Davide Riccio and his music. Also
active under the pseudonym DeaR, derived from his initials pronounced in
English, he is a multifaceted figure: educator, multi-instrumentalist,
composer, poet, writer, and journalist. Artistically active since the 1980s,
Davide Riccio took his first steps in the Turin music scene playing in historic
local bands such as Bluest, Vast Of Heaven, Off Beat, and Individua Vaga. His
career as a solo artist and songwriter is distinguished by an unceasing
experimental drive and an approach completely unencumbered by commercial logic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Alongside his literary output (poetry, short stories,
and essays), Riccio maintains an endless and multiform discography spanning
cultured singer-songwriter music, electronic, and ambient, as well as
Progressive Rock, experimental Folk, and spoken word. Among his most
significant works are monumental projects such as “Out Of Africa” (Music Force,
2021), “Mon Turin” (Music Force, 2022), “DeaR Me!” (2023), “DeaR Tapes” (3-CD
box set, Music Force, 2024), “Gli Altri” (multi-CD box set/album, 2025), and
many others in the past. He has also engaged in numerous collaborations, such
as those with Deadburger or Roulette Cinese.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Thus, the figure of DeaR embodies the true spirit of
the underground: a self-sufficient, visionary, and intimate artist.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Remainders” is another mammoth collection of
unreleased tracks recorded throughout the ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s split across
three CDs. The third CD, titled “Wrong Or Right Of Forty,” was originally
conceived in 2006 as a &quot;ghost album&quot; (a project shelved for a long
time) and was officially released and distributed by the Music Force label in
2022.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;On a sonic level, “Remainders” highlights the minimal,
multi-layered attitude typical of Riccio&#39;s self-produced works. The album moves
through electronic and avant-garde territories, balancing vintage synths,
essential drum machines, sampling, and acoustic or electric touches handled by
Riccio himself as a multi-instrumentalist.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The sound oscillates between the calculated coldness
of experimental electronics (synth-wave, IDM, kraut-rock) and moments of deep
introspective pathos. The choice of timbres creates a fragmented acoustic space,
reflecting the title of the work itself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In Riccio&#39;s lyrics, the &quot;remainders&quot;
represent what survives the process of subtraction and division in daily life:
memories, emotional fragments, debris, and misunderstandings that cannot be
&quot;divided equally&quot; or reabsorbed into the flow of existence. His
writer&#39;s touch shines through the lyrics: the words are often sparse,
fragmented, poetic, and at times ironic or disenchanted. The lyrics explore
isolation, memory, and the impossibility of making the math work in the human
experience, always leaving a leftover margin—an equation never fully solved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With fifty-eight songs in total, I will obviously not
go into an individual track-by-track analysis, but rather highlight those that
personally struck me the most. On CD1, standout tracks include “We Do What
Little We Can” (1985) for its very Beatles-style vibe, “Tibet” for its
electronic and psychedelic research, “Shakespeare’s Sonnet” for its melodic and
melancholic depth built on piano and vocals, and “Dancing To The Life” for a
nod to the world of disco.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;CD2 opens with the chamber-like “New Renaissance,”
testifying to DeaR&#39;s broad cultural background. Highlights also include the
structural, dystopian research of “Literally Destroyed,” the muffled and heavy
world of “Megiddo,” the Crimsonesque and quirky “Catastrophobia,” the
near-extreme metal of “9/11,” the electronic “Neanderthal VS. Cro-Magnon,” the
New Wave of “William Burroughs O La Favola Nucleare,” the piano-driven “A
Bartok,” and the female piano-and-vocal swing of “Baby Lone.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;CD3, “Wrong Or Right Of Forty,” opens with the title
track, airily supported by background synth keyboards beneath deep, spoken-word
vocals. Structural and psychedelic exploration returns with “Workaholic”
(Orchestra Vuota), followed by a wealth of experimentation leading up to the
excellent “Insects” (with hints of Roger Waters) and “The Bells”—eight minutes
where the ’80s emerge through Dark New Wave and Psychedelia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In conclusion, “Remainders” is certainly a dense and
demanding listen, but one that rewards those patient enough to get lost in its
tracks with the rare feeling of touching the raw material of true independent
creativity. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;



























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The Keith Emerson Piano Tribute&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Rock Progressivo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYQFnh9aurSlI03dKK1c0xqzwoTYejT0Awnzncq2kS1RailgZOGoZAJ0Q-sdVUfmCOzq96rrXlOJqGGGA044LtAQox9FJE-93rxRBYjiHE0mB8FhF-Q7RtJVGbRGcEPYa1L1CcAlCbHqtSYVq1V23oTG_Qa-z9Ld4BZ0Cw5yHAwNvuN-wj0v6j11cC9Ff/s1800/Sarno.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1800&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1800&quot; height=&quot;227&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYQFnh9aurSlI03dKK1c0xqzwoTYejT0Awnzncq2kS1RailgZOGoZAJ0Q-sdVUfmCOzq96rrXlOJqGGGA044LtAQox9FJE-93rxRBYjiHE0mB8FhF-Q7RtJVGbRGcEPYa1L1CcAlCbHqtSYVq1V23oTG_Qa-z9Ld4BZ0Cw5yHAwNvuN-wj0v6j11cC9Ff/w227-h227/Sarno.png&quot; width=&quot;227&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Misurarsi
con l&#39;eredità di Keith Emerson equivale a scalare una montagna senza
imbracatura. La storia del Rock Progressivo ha consacrato il tastierista degli
ELP come una figura titanica, capace di coniugare il virtuosismo classico,
l&#39;urgenza espressiva del Jazz e la potenza d&#39;impatto del Rock sinfonico.
Tuttavia, gran parte dell&#39;immaginario emersoniano è legata a doppio filo
all&#39;architettura sonora dei suoi imponenti rig: le timbriche aggressive
dell&#39;organo Hammond C3, la maestosità del Moog modulare e l&#39;interazione
dinamica con una sezione ritmica di primissimo ordine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
“The Keith Emerson Piano Tribute”, edito da Ma.Ra.Cash Records, Giuseppe
&quot;Sep&quot; Sarno sceglie di intraprendere una strada tanto radicale quanto
rischiosa, quella di spogliare le grandi suites di Emerson da ogni orpello
elettronico e ritmico per restituirle nella loro essenza geometrica e armonica
attraverso un unico strumento, il pianoforte solo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L&#39;operazione
le cui radici concettuali risalgono al periodo del lockdown, evidenzia subito
una profonda consapevolezza analitica. Trasportare pagine complesse e
stratificate come “Tarkus”, “Trilogy” o la re-interpretazione di “Take A Pebble”
su un solo tastierismo richiede una riscrittura strutturale vera e propria, che
trasforma il pianoforte in un&#39;intera orchestra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L&#39;impostazione
tecnica di Sarno rivela una solida scuola (frutto anche degli studi con
Vittorio Nocenzi del Banco del Mutuo Soccorso) e un bagaglio di esperienze sul
campo di tutto rispetto, dal breve passaggio nelle fila dei leggendari The Trip
alla collaborazione con Carmine Capasso e Giorgio Fico Piazza.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Dice
l’artista: “&quot;Non so quando ho ascoltato per la prima volta Emerson: grazie
a mia madre Luciana e mio padre Alfonso, la musica colta è sempre circolata a
casa. Mia madre racconta che da infante mi addormentavo con &#39;Paolo Pa&#39; del Banco
del Mutuo Soccorso, band di Vittorio Nocenzi, mio futuro maestro. E&#39; con questa
formazione che con umiltà ho studiato Emerson.&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Questa
familiarità con il canone del Prog italiano e internazionale emerge nella
gestione delle dinamiche e nella scansione dei tempi, dove il rispetto del
testo originale si fonde con una sensibilità interpretativa personale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
lavoro di riduzione pianistica evidenzia la qualità intrinseca delle
composizioni di Emerson: prive delle distorsioni dell&#39;Hammond e dei synth, le
linee di basso ostinate, i contrappunti e i continui cambi di tempo rivelano
una matrice contrappuntistica quasi classica, mettendo a nudo l&#39;architettura
formale dei brani.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Se
dal punto di vista interpretativo il disco dimostra grande rigore e rispetto
filologico, doti che sono valse a Sarno il riconoscimento della targa
EMERSONOLOGY da parte del fan club internazionale nel maggio 2025, dal punto di
vista dell&#39;ascolto analitico emerge il consueto interrogativo legato ai
progetti tributo in chiave acustica. La scelta di rinunciare alla pulsione
ritmica e al colore timbrico originale rende l&#39;album un&#39;opera rivolta
prevalentemente ai cultori dell&#39;universo ELP o agli amanti del pianismo
classico Prog contemporaneo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
produzione curata da Carmine Capasso restituisce un suono di pianoforte ben
bilanciato, privo di artifici eccessivi, che lascia respirare l&#39;esecutività e
le sfumature dinamiche del tocco di Sarno.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“The
Keith Emerson Piano Tribute” non è un puro atto di devozione verso uno dei padri
fondatori del genere, bensì vuole essere una rilettura rigorosa, a tratti
severa, che invita a riscoprire le architetture armoniche di Keith Emerson
sotto una luce diversa. Un lavoro coraggioso che conferma la versatilità e la
preparazione tecnica di Giuseppe &quot;Sep&quot; Sarno all&#39;interno del panorama
Prog italiano contemporaneo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ogni
singolo brano è eseguito con grande perizia oltre che sentimento e sono: “Creole
Dance”, “Trilogy”, “Close To Home”, “Fugue”, “Take A Pebble”, “Inferno”, “Tarkus”,
e “Nutrocker”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Un
immersione nella grande musica senza tempo che non finisce mai di emozionare.
Grazie Sarno e complimenti per l’eccelsa tecnica! MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/t9b5KtZimMQ&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;t9b5KtZimMQ&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;GIUSEPPE
&quot;Sep&quot; SARNO –&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The
Keith Emerson Piano Tribute&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre: Progressive Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format: CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaTM9ifCwxByCZI1EPR6zBGtwRSBjic_2aku88JV_k_j2yqJ0cO10dM7bv9CBdadyr3BHAC0BMC-QDkIrADo4l-i_e6i58FMA5utD7eVtyAG3W_e6JTrzlPuk3VytnPWIhyvFcaAFrQolFU7G_BsQNSSg__H5VUjqRMqIOwXEenC6eju2iPSWJ_VYChdp/s1374/Sarno%20pubblicit%C3%A0.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1374&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1145&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaTM9ifCwxByCZI1EPR6zBGtwRSBjic_2aku88JV_k_j2yqJ0cO10dM7bv9CBdadyr3BHAC0BMC-QDkIrADo4l-i_e6i58FMA5utD7eVtyAG3W_e6JTrzlPuk3VytnPWIhyvFcaAFrQolFU7G_BsQNSSg__H5VUjqRMqIOwXEenC6eju2iPSWJ_VYChdp/s320/Sarno%20pubblicit%C3%A0.jpg&quot; width=&quot;267&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Measuring oneself against the legacy of Keith Emerson
is equivalent to climbing a mountain without a harness. The history of
Progressive Rock has enshrined ELP&#39;s keyboardist as a titanic figure, capable
of combining classical virtuosity, the expressive urgency of Jazz, and the
impactful power of Symphonic Rock. However, much of the Emersonian imagery is
closely tied to the sonic architecture of his imposing rigs: the aggressive
timbres of the Hammond C3 organ, the majesty of the modular Moog, and the dynamic
interaction with a top-tier rhythm section.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In “The Keith Emerson Piano Tribute”, released by
Ma.Ra.Cash Records, Giuseppe &quot;Sep&quot; Sarno chooses to take a path as
radical as it is risky: stripping Emerson&#39;s great suites of all electronic and
rhythmic embellishments to return them in their geometric and harmonic essence
through a single instrument, the solo piano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The operation, whose conceptual roots date back to the
lockdown period, immediately highlights a deep analytical awareness.
Translating complex, multi-layered pieces like “Tarkus”, “Trilogy”, or the
re-interpretation of “Take A Pebble” to a single keyboard performance requires
a true structural rewriting, transforming the piano into a full orchestra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sarno&#39;s technical technique reveals a solid background
(also the result of studies with Vittorio Nocenzi of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso)
and a highly respectable wealth of field experience, from a brief stint in the
ranks of the legendary The Trip to collaborations with Carmine Capasso and
Giorgio Fico Piazza.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The
artist says: &quot;Non so quando ho ascoltato per la prima volta Emerson:
grazie a mia madre Luciana e mio padre Alfonso, la musica colta è sempre
circolata a casa. Mia madre racconta che da infante mi addormentavo con &#39;Paolo
Pa&#39; del Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, band di Vittorio Nocenzi, mio futuro maestro.
E&#39; con questa formazione che con umiltà ho studiato Emerson.&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;This familiarity with the canon of Italian and
international Prog emerges in the management of dynamics and phrasing, where
respect for the original material blends with a personal interpretive
sensitivity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The piano reduction work highlights the intrinsic
quality of Emerson&#39;s compositions: devoid of Hammond distortion and synths, the
stubborn bass lines, counterpoints, and continuous time changes reveal an
almost classical counterpoint matrix, laying bare the formal architecture of
the tracks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;If, from an interpretive standpoint, the record
demonstrates great rigor and philological respect—qualities that earned Sarno
the EMERSONOLOGY award from the international fan club in May 2025—from an
analytical listening perspective, the usual question surrounding acoustic
tribute projects arises. The choice to forgo the rhythmic drive and original
tonal colors makes the album a work targeted primarily at aficionados of the
ELP universe or lovers of contemporary Prog-classical piano music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The production handled by Carmine Capasso delivers a
well-balanced piano sound, free from excessive trickery, allowing the
performance and dynamic nuances of Sarno&#39;s touch to breathe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“The Keith Emerson Piano Tribute” is not a pure act of
devotion toward one of the founding fathers of the genre, but rather aims to be
a rigorous, at times stern reinterpretation that invites listeners to
rediscover Keith Emerson&#39;s harmonic architectures in a different light. A
courageous effort that confirms the versatility and technical command of
Giuseppe &quot;Sep&quot; Sarno within the contemporary Italian Prog scene.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Each individual track is executed with great expertise
as well as emotion, and they are: “Creole Dance”, “Trilogy”, “Close To Home”,
“Fugue”, “Take A Pebble”, “Inferno”, “Tarkus”, and “Nutrocker”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;An immersion into great, timeless music that never
fails to evoke emotion. Thank you Sarno, and congratulations on the superb
technique! MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

































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Essentials&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oTm6ZrERooTLqBEqg-e3D9nk6IBz4nTTQs86PpVSk5O2T4Ga9m8QWD6mW3myDjVAEmB6Gv8j8zatal3nqpHd3DJt8eiwQlNpChr5vUsxdwMTg3-rQ1nuwSkxgrJG2P1ck10oe9Nrywp-HLNEJbElAUU6miGP8AWrpQPaW9DjWTbMZ3EAbdhWlbP60uaP/s1200/Resistor.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;235&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oTm6ZrERooTLqBEqg-e3D9nk6IBz4nTTQs86PpVSk5O2T4Ga9m8QWD6mW3myDjVAEmB6Gv8j8zatal3nqpHd3DJt8eiwQlNpChr5vUsxdwMTg3-rQ1nuwSkxgrJG2P1ck10oe9Nrywp-HLNEJbElAUU6miGP8AWrpQPaW9DjWTbMZ3EAbdhWlbP60uaP/w235-h235/Resistor.jpg&quot; width=&quot;235&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Non
so quanti di voi sono a conoscenza di questa band americana, personalmente li
ho seguiti sin dagli esordi e vi confesso che nella loro discografia composta
da otto album, compreso questo nuovo “Beyond”, non ho trovato momenti di calo.
Sì, è vero, manca il capolavoro che li consacra nell’olimpo, ma il Prog
proposto è sempre bello, denso di passaggi interessanti, tecnici e melodici.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Originari
di Providence (Rhode Island), si formano nel 2005. La formazione è guidata dal
polistrumentista Steve Unruh (voce, chitarra, violino, flauto), noto anche per
le sue collaborazioni con diverse realtà della scena Prog internazionale tra
cui The Samurai Of Prog, UPF e la sua carriera solista. Con Unruh suonano Rob
Winslow (basso), Barry Farrands (batteria) e Fran Turner (chitarre). Il sound del
gruppo si caratteriza per una commistione tra l&#39;impatto ruvido e organico
dell&#39;Hard Rock, il Classic Rock e la complessità strutturale del Crossover
Prog. Tre i brani che formano l’album e spazio poi ai quattro singoli estratti
in Radio Edit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Ed
è proprio una suite dal titolo “Nostalgia” ad aprire “Beyond”, più di dodici
minuti di musica nella quale le trame complesse e stratificate tipiche
dell&#39;album, caratterizzate dai cambi di tempo dinamici e i dialoghi
strumentali, oscillano tra passaggi melodici e sezioni più tirate. L’impatto
iniziale richiama il mondo dei Rush per poi virare in un monolitico mid-tempo
in cui la chitarra elettrica rilascia un solo quasi microtonale. Buono l’uso
delle coralità. In alcuni fraseggi si presentano anche gli anni ’80 del Neo
Prog (IQ). Le trame vedono un uso prominente dell&#39;NS/Stick eseguito dall&#39;ospite
Don Schiff, il cui timbro elastico e percussivo si intreccia con il violino e
le chitarre di Unruh e Turner. Nulla è scontato in questo lungo percorso.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Il
secondo brano è strumentale e s’intitola “Antares”: si apre con una chitarra
elettrica impegnata in un riff Hard Rock tipico degli anni ’70, trascinante e
coinvolgente, per mutare successivamente (come il genere insegna) in un
movimento più melodico. Le parti di basso sono marcate e dinamiche sino a
riprendere verso il finale le arie iniziali, impreziosite dalla linea vocale
senza parole (vocalizzo espressivo) che funge da vero e proprio strumento
solista.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Il
piatto forte di “Beyond” tuttavia è proprio la title track, con ben
ventiquattro minuti abbondanti di musica aperti da un arpeggio che rimanda ai
Genesis degli anni ’70. Il timbro vocale e la cadenza ricordano moltissimo
Peter Nicholls e i suoi IQ. Ma i Resistor godono di una personalità marcata e
ovviamente spiazzano l’ascoltatore con cambi repentini di stile e potenza. Un
lungo percorso da ascoltare in religioso silenzio per poter apprezzare al
meglio ogni sfumatura, perché qui di idee ce ne sono davvero a profusione: per
esempio il greve assolo di violino elettrico che lascia spazio ad un raggio di
sole creato dalla chitarra acustica, oppure la fuga di flauto che diventa
protagonista in un andamento vivace in stile Jethro Tull… Nulla è scontato, e
cosa dire poi del richiamo vocale a cappella in stile Gentle Giant? Gioia e
pane per un fan Prog Rock DOC!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Seguono
i quattro singoli già citati che sono: “Calling Back Home (Radio Edit)”, “Into
This Mystical Lair (Radio Edit)”, “Antares (Radio Edit)” e “Nostalgia (Radio
Edit)”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;“Beyond”,
credetemi, è un disco spettacolare che mostra lo stato di salute del Prog che,
seppur essendo un genere di nicchia, ha ancora molto da dire, tutto questo però
quando le idee sono quelle giuste. Vado a riascoltarlo! MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://resistor222.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-24-bit-hi-res&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;ASCOLTO:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;https://resistor222.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-24-bit-hi-res&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;RESISTOR
– Beyond&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Progrock.com&#39;s
Essentials&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuBdWd77_vekB6kBbMZaeC5JlFBXHUszl3C1ScDIV3vgE0ap1-WJpE-lB6nikPfBw1jqoH6MG87pzXP6YREGiUXUI1R-11pYuX8-oTdBgED0loaQLE93t1zZ9r2Jm1uq8EE8vF35pHAbTCL0TP_x6uu8jiTRqaphhjW1aJbsg6A4Yztaxm_H3xtuROuI2/s1200/Resistor%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;600&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;215&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnuBdWd77_vekB6kBbMZaeC5JlFBXHUszl3C1ScDIV3vgE0ap1-WJpE-lB6nikPfBw1jqoH6MG87pzXP6YREGiUXUI1R-11pYuX8-oTdBgED0loaQLE93t1zZ9r2Jm1uq8EE8vF35pHAbTCL0TP_x6uu8jiTRqaphhjW1aJbsg6A4Yztaxm_H3xtuROuI2/w430-h215/Resistor%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;430&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I don&#39;t know how many of you are aware of this
American band, but personally I&#39;ve followed them since their debut, and I
confess that across their discography of eight albums—including this new one,
“Beyond”—I haven&#39;t found a single slump. Yes, it&#39;s true, there may not be that
single masterpiece to immortalize them in the pantheon, but the Prog they
deliver is always engaging, rich with interesting, technical, and melodic
passages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Hailing from Providence (Rhode Island), they formed in
2005. The lineup is led by multi-instrumentalist Steve Unruh (vocals, guitar,
violin, flute), also known for his collaborations with various acts on the
international Prog scene, including The Samurai Of Prog, UPF, and his solo
career. Playing alongside Unruh are Rob Winslow (bass), Barry Farrands (drums),
and Fran Turner (guitars). The band&#39;s sound is characterized by a blend of the
raw, organic impact of Hard Rock, Classic Rock, and the structural complexity of
Crossover Prog. Three tracks make up the main body of the album, followed by
four single Radio Edits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Opening “Beyond” is a suite titled “Nostalgia,” over
twelve minutes of music where the complex, layered textures typical of the
album—defined by dynamic tempo changes and instrumental dialogues—alternate
between melodic passages and tighter, heavier sections. The initial impact
recalls the world of Rush before shifting into a monolithic mid-tempo where the
electric guitar delivers an almost microtonal solo. The use of vocal harmonies
is strong. In certain phrasing, hints of 1980s Neo-Prog (IQ) also emerge. The
arrangements feature prominent use of the NS/Stick played by guest musician Don
Schiff, whose elastic, percussive timbre weaves together with Unruh and
Turner&#39;s violin and guitars. Nothing is predictable in this long journey.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The second track is an instrumental titled “Antares”:
it opens with electric guitar driving a classic &#39;70s-style Hard Rock
riff—engaging and driving—before shifting (as the genre demands) into a more
melodic movement. The bass lines are prominent and dynamic, eventually
returning near the end to the opening themes, enriched by wordless vocal lines
(expressive vocalizations) that act as a true lead instrument.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The centerpiece of “Beyond,” however, is the title
track itself, featuring over twenty-four generous minutes of music that open
with an arpeggio reminiscent of 1970s Genesis. The vocal timbre and cadence
strongly recall Peter Nicholls and his band IQ. Yet Resistor possess a distinct
identity of their own, consistently surprising the listener with sudden shifts
in style and intensity. It&#39;s an extended piece to be listened to in reverent
silence to fully appreciate every nuance, because ideas here are truly
abundant: for instance, the heavy electric violin solo giving way to a ray of
sunshine created by the acoustic guitar, or the flute fugue taking center stage
in a lively, Jethro Tull-style passage… Nothing is taken for granted, and what
about that a cappella vocal nod to Gentle Giant? Absolute pure bliss for a
genuine Prog Rock fan!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Following are the four previously mentioned singles:
“Calling Back Home (Radio Edit)”, “Into This Mystical Lair (Radio Edit)”,
“Antares (Radio Edit)”, and “Nostalgia (Radio Edit)”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Beyond”, believe me, is a spectacular album that
showcases the vitality of Prog, a genre that, despite being a niche market,
still has a great deal to say when the ideas are right. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Time
for me to give it another listen! MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;





















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astrale per il prolifico duo inglese composto da Colin Powell e Dave Allen.
Formatisi nel 2025, hanno già all’attivo cinque album in studio compreso questo
nuovo “Zodiac”. Certo, viene da pensare che magari sarebbe il caso di
concentrare le idee in un album unico che racchiuda le migliori canzoni
composte, eppure ciò che sbalordisce nei Riffstone è proprio l’alta qualità del
materiale, come se fossero due fiumi in piena.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Colin
Powell (da Salford, UK) è un polistrumentista, compositore e produttore noto
per la sua militanza nei Nova Cascade e per il suo progetto solista A Multitude
Of One. In Riffstone cura tastiere, chitarre, programmazioni, produzione e
songwriting. Dave Allen (da Wirral, UK) è chitarrista, bassista e polistrumentista.
È la mente dietro al progetto Prog Spirergy. Nei Riffstone apporta la componente
chitarristica, ritmica e gli arrangiamenti. Dopo i buoni “Richard III”,
“Sanctuary Sky”, “Great Journeys” e “Mythical Creatures”, è la volta di
“Zodiac”, un concept album incentrato sui 12 segni dello zodiaco. L&#39;opera
esplora le caratteristiche astrologiche e simboliche attraverso sonorità
Symphonic Prog, ricche di tappeti di tastiere, sintetizzatori analogici,
chitarre melodiche e atmosfere sognanti ed epiche. La durata dell’opera è
elevata e supera i 72 minuti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Lo
sguardo alle spalle è evidente: sonorità Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, ma anche
alcune melodie mutuate dai maestri Beatles. Gli autori tuttavia si avvalgono
dell’IA, almeno per la bellissima copertina, se non per alcuni spunti comunque
suonati e arrangiati da loro stessi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sale
in cattedra immediatamente il basso di Allen in “Aries”, dal carattere energico
e dinamico. Dominato da riff di chitarra in primo piano e sequenze di
sintetizzatore dal passo marziale, è un ottimo esempio di Prog sinfonico e
magniloquente.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Taurus”
invece ha all’inizio tempi più moderati, bassi profondi e tessiture di tastiera
dense (stile Mellotron/organo), che riflettono un&#39;atmosfera tellurica e
radicata, mentre uno dei frangenti più interessanti dell’album porta il titolo
di “Gemini”. Il pezzo è aperto da un dolce arpeggio di chitarra per poi
svilupparsi in un andamento che (specialmente per il cantato) può far tornare
alla memoria i primi Pink Floyd più fiabeschi. Sale il ritmo con “Cancer”, uno
sguardo al mondo Yes ma anche a tutto il panorama Prog, con buone intuizioni
che fanno del segno del Cancro un mondo esuberante. Personalmente mi emoziono
sempre quando ascolto delle tastiere sibilanti in modalità anni ’70, non posso
farci nulla.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Arrangiamenti
pomposi e sinfonici per “Leo”, mentre in “Virgo” aleggia una serenità
ancestrale, grazie anche all’intro di pianoforte raggiunto poco dopo dalla
chitarra elettrica. Fra i movimenti più articolati c’è “Libra”, a cavallo fra
Neo Prog e Queen anni ’70; torna anche il cantato alla Syd Barrett (Pink
Floyd). E poi la sorpresa, “Scorpio”, un tuffo nell’Hard Prog dal profumo
cosmico degli anni ’80, con un ritornello semplice e diretto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
Riffstone cambiano registro in “Sagittarius”, ma restano sempre legati alla
storia del passato, questa volta entrando nel territorio dei Moody Blues, con
sonorità sognanti e un buon uso della coralità. Se amate il Mellotron ascoltate
“Capricorn”, brano a tratti cadenzato nella ritmica e sempre supportato in
maniera elegante dalla chitarra elettrica.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Bello
crogiolarsi nei suoni Yes di “Aquarius”, mentre il finale è affidato a
“Pisces”, aria libera e onirica fra canto, chitarra acustica e synth.
L’andamento a seguire alza il ritmo pur rimanendo nel tranquillizzante mondo dei
Riffstone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Con
“Zodiac”, la coppia Powell-Allen firma un lavoro maturo, fluido ed estremamente
coerente con la propria poetica musicale. Dodici tracce che dipingono un vero e
proprio affresco sonoro, capace di valorizzare appieno la forte intesa esecutiva
e compositiva dei due polistrumentisti. Certo che ne hanno di passione e di
idee, e ho come la sensazione che per il prossimo lavoro non dovremo attendere
a lungo, chissà perché. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/pfr_Bn38AhY&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;pfr_Bn38AhY&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;RIFFSTONE
– Zodiac&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Self-released&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Symphonic Progressive Rock&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCerGYOrDvPv1xhKTV7YnOUUttopQSlZS5V-3NujKAZpQ9Xhnchh-N34tDQsASlgbTdCabtRSptdE3ZtOQPJ8pJ0gDaxDhHDtGOhyFfqBWWZ53wO2PHf2hjOjwjiujlJY8QvB5vP6XYUFSwzTN99XmbW2gD50Kma70AlY0z6htnNTBnL-dc9YqwGa1JT4/s1200/Riffstone%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;900&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;240&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCerGYOrDvPv1xhKTV7YnOUUttopQSlZS5V-3NujKAZpQ9Xhnchh-N34tDQsASlgbTdCabtRSptdE3ZtOQPJ8pJ0gDaxDhHDtGOhyFfqBWWZ53wO2PHf2hjOjwjiujlJY8QvB5vP6XYUFSwzTN99XmbW2gD50Kma70AlY0z6htnNTBnL-dc9YqwGa1JT4/s320/Riffstone%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;An astral stroll for the prolific English duo composed
of Colin Powell and Dave Allen. Formed in 2025, they already have five studio
albums to their credit, including this new release, “Zodiac”. Sure, one might
think it would be better to concentrate their ideas into a single album
containing the best songs written, yet what is astonishing about Riffstone is
precisely the high quality of the material, as if they were two rivers in full
flood.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Colin Powell (from Salford, UK) is a
multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his work with Nova
Cascade and his solo project A Multitude Of One. In Riffston, he handles
keyboards, guitars, programming, production, and songwriting. Dave Allen (from
Wirral, UK) is a guitarist, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the
mastermind behind the prog project Spirergy. In Riffstone, he contributes
guitar work, rhythm, and arrangements. After the solid “Richard III”,
“Sanctuary Sky”, “Great Journeys”, and “Mythical Creatures”, comes “Zodiac”, a
concept album centered on the 12 signs of the zodiac. The work explores
astrological and symbolic traits through Symphonic Prog sounds, rich in keyboard
carpets, analog synthesizers, melodic guitars, and dreamy, epic atmospheres.
The running time is substantial, exceeding 72 minutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The backward glance is clear: Genesis, Yes, and Pink
Floyd soundscapes, along with melodies borrowed from the masters, The Beatles.
The authors do, however, make use of AI—at least for the beautiful cover art,
if not for a few musical ideas, which are nevertheless played and arranged by
the musicians themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Allen’s bass takes center stage right away in “Aries”,
which has an energetic, dynamic character. Dominated by prominent guitar riffs
and synthesizer sequences with a martial stride, it is a fine example of
magniloquent symphonic prog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Taurus”, on the other hand, opens with more moderate
tempos, deep basslines, and dense keyboard textures (Mellotron/organ style)
that reflect a telluric, grounded atmosphere, while one of the album&#39;s most
interesting passages goes by the name of “Gemini”. The track opens with a
gentle guitar arpeggio before developing into a movement that (especially in
the vocals) calls to mind early, fairytale-like Pink Floyd. The tempo picks up
with “Cancer”, a nod to the world of Yes as well as the broader prog landscape,
featuring sharp ideas that turn Cancer into a vibrant, exuberant world. Personally,
I always get a thrill whenever I hear whistling &#39;70s-style keyboards—I just
can&#39;t help it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Pompous, symphonic arrangements define “Leo”, whereas
in “Virgo” an ancestral serenity floats in the air, thanks in part to a piano
intro joined shortly after by the electric guitar. Among the most intricate
movements is “Libra”, straddling Neo-Prog and &#39;70s Queen; the Syd Barrett-esque
vocals (Pink Floyd) also make a return. Then comes the surprise, “Scorpio”, a
dive into &#39;80s cosmic-flavored Hard Prog with a simple, direct chorus.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Riffstone shift gears in “Sagittarius”, yet remain
tied to musical history, this time stepping into Moody Blues territory with
dreamy soundscapes and effective use of vocal harmonies. If you love the
Mellotron, listen to “Capricorn”, a track with a rhythmic cadence in places,
consistently and elegantly supported by electric guitar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;It&#39;s a pleasure to bask in the Yes-like sounds of
“Aquarius”, while the finale is entrusted to “Pisces”—an open, dreamlike space
blending vocals, acoustic guitar, and synths. The driving feel that follows
picks up the pace while remaining firmly rooted in Riffstone&#39;s reassuring
realm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With “Zodiac”, the Powell-Allen duo delivers a mature,
fluid work that is thoroughly coherent with their musical vision. Twelve tracks
that paint a genuine sonic fresco, fully showcasing the strong performance and
compositional synergy of the two multi-instrumentalists. They certainly possess
an abundance of passion and ideas, and I have a feeling we won&#39;t have to wait
long for their next release—wonder why. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/J0FJzRrbGDw&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;J0FJzRrbGDw&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;























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FLOWER KINGS – Hope&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;InsideOut
Music&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Progressive Sinfonico&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Supporto:
CD / LP / Blu-Ray / Digitale – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4njW7mebN-D1NnwDj2y2G26htAtnvjGasBRrQMzM7_RINkK1LbHHWgM6K5_BXtWo9zOqH1PzyX5g0BvVC0PD8JMFvbu4hSGTR_j1WzNMf0ocruggNUvYl-nEP0nIOv_wSRAqiiZrfiZbBm7yGqbtonwoo_KomCqPpxBjTfjgRZ7GSq_EatcRgXQ377ZZ/s1000/The%20Flower%20Kings.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1000&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;261&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4njW7mebN-D1NnwDj2y2G26htAtnvjGasBRrQMzM7_RINkK1LbHHWgM6K5_BXtWo9zOqH1PzyX5g0BvVC0PD8JMFvbu4hSGTR_j1WzNMf0ocruggNUvYl-nEP0nIOv_wSRAqiiZrfiZbBm7yGqbtonwoo_KomCqPpxBjTfjgRZ7GSq_EatcRgXQ377ZZ/w261-h261/The%20Flower%20Kings.jpg&quot; width=&quot;261&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Con
i The Flower Kings siamo al cospetto della storia del Progressive Rock svedese
e mondiale a partire dagli anni ’70 ad oggi. Inizialmente il leader Roine Stolt
(voce, chitarra, tastiere, percussioni) muove i primi passi nei Kaipa, a
seguire in altri progetti più o meno minori e maggiori (come i Transatlantic),
tutti ben riconducibili alla personalità del leader chitarrista.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Infatti
cosa dobbiamo attenderci dal nuovo album “Hope” è già noto, specialmente per i
fan: Roine ha uno spiccato senso per la melodia, usufruendo degli anni ’70 come
punto di riferimento fra Genesis, King Crimson e tutti quelli che hanno fatto
la storia. La discografia dei The Flower Kings è davvero nutrita, con 18 album
in studio tutti molto lunghi, fra doppi CD e gustose suite. Come si può
evincere dai commenti nei social riguardo alla musica degli svedesi, il
pubblico è letteralmente spaccato in due (come per il caso degli Spock’s
Beard): chi li adora e chi li ritiene inutili e prolissi, ma questo si sa, è il
bello del gusto personale e comunque parlarne anche animatamente è sempre
positivo, purché se ne parli, e oggi più che mai il Prog ha bisogno di
attenzione visti i cali d’interesse.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ed
ecco dunque che sono sempre le vecchie leve a tirare la carretta; ma
attenzione, non che non ci siano nuove alternative valide e giovani, soltanto
che se non possiedi un nome noto oggi è difficile emergere in un mondo che
sente ma non ascolta più.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma
“Hope”, pur essendo un classico Flower, ha un certo mutamento rispetto a “Love”
del 2025, qui c’è un ritorno alle lunghe suite, ma andiamo per ordine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
formazione, accanto a Roine Stolt e Hasse Fröberg alla voce e chitarra, vede il
ritorno di Michael Stolt al basso e la presenza di Lalle Larsson ai pianoforti
e tastiere (autore anche delle musiche della prima suite), affiancati dal
drumming dinamico di Mirkko De Maio. Tra i contributi spiccano anche strumenti
acustici non convenzionali per il loro sound recente, come il violino di Juraj
Stieranka e la fisarmonica di Aliaksandr Yasinski nella suite finale. Le
liriche affrontano la crescente polarizzazione politica, l&#39;instabilità globale
e la sensazione di imminente decadenza materiale, contrapponendovi un&#39;invocazione
alla speranza, alla bellezza e al recupero della dimensione umana.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’album
si apre con una suite di quasi diciannove minuti intitolata “World Spinning -
The Final Curtain”, suddivisa in cinque parti coordinate che definiscono subito
l&#39;atmosfera sinfonica dell&#39;album. È sempre un piacere imbattersi in suoni
colorati e a tratti sognanti, immersi in un mondo fatto di immagini create
dall’inconfondibile suono della chitarra. La voce di Hasse Fröberg entra con
tono caldo e meditativo prima dell&#39;ingresso della sezione ritmica. La
complessità strutturale del Prog fuoriesce in tutta la sua grandezza nella
seconda e terza parte con assoli di synth e un piglio vicino al Prog sinfonico
di scuola Canterbury e Yes. La Pt. 3 si distende in una melodia ad ampio
respiro dove le voci di Stolt e Fröberg si sovrappongono creando armonie corali
stratificate. Qui il testo riflette sull&#39;illusione di controllo dell&#39;uomo
moderno, prigioniero della fretta e del rumore mediatico. La “calata del
sipario” è un monito a risvegliare la propria consapevolezza individuale prima
del punto di non ritorno. La parte conclusiva offre digressioni virtuosistiche
con forti influenze fusion guidate dal piano di Larsson per poi riprendere il
tema principale in un crescendo epico, guidato da un lungo assolo di chitarra
di Stolt ricco di sustain e pathos emotivo (il sound caratteristico della
band).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A
seguire “In A World Of Fools”, scelto come primo singolo apripista, è un
brano-ballata più diretto e sentito fra coralità, arpeggi e un cantato toccante
da parte di Roine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Mars
&amp;amp; Minerva” è quasi completamente strumentale, basata ancora una volta sulla
chitarra sognante e ponderata con fughe tecniche di elevata caratura, il tutto
mantenendo sempre un piede sulla staffa della melodia armoniosa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;E
poi c’è la monumentale suite “The Gods Of Rome”, quella che ogni fan della band
vorrebbe sempre ascoltare in ogni disco. L’apertura è solenne ed evocativa dove
tocchi barocchi di pianoforte e chitarra acustica impostano il tema principale;
per il resto i soliti saliscendi emotivi fra sonorità ricercate e armonicamente
nutrite.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Certo
è che il suono The Flower Kings non muta di una virgola, forse anche per questo
alcuni critici stessi spesso arricciano il naso, ma la maestosità e l’emotività
di alcuni passaggi fanno del sound The Flower Kings un punto di riferimento per
molte band, come ha sempre fatto nel tempo. È semplicemente ottima musica e
nient’altro. Per chi vi scrive, “Hope” è un passo in avanti rispetto alle
ultime uscite, certo non vado a scomodare titoli importanti come “Stardust We
Are”, tuttavia de gustibus… MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/hlRgAYzu1x0&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;hlRgAYzu1x0&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;THE
FLOWER KINGS – Hope&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;InsideOut
Music&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Symphonic Progressive&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / LP / Blu-Ray / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddgic7waRj6XrmhyAJ1GJyF30WQViJmAQjCsIDtmnyKWZWFHTlqNDwUVIwF2CwrGej2quFL_NZn8MlsMz5rKjn3fVQPjY9eGehExbCmbpsAJ8asfK-XNm7EyPSIsTdSPHZpCRXn29A682NfEGyfRdFSjdx5bI9T3c5FF5_KirFNggN5kzoS0r552V37d7/s681/The%20Flower%20Kings%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;450&quot; data-original-width=&quot;681&quot; height=&quot;211&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddgic7waRj6XrmhyAJ1GJyF30WQViJmAQjCsIDtmnyKWZWFHTlqNDwUVIwF2CwrGej2quFL_NZn8MlsMz5rKjn3fVQPjY9eGehExbCmbpsAJ8asfK-XNm7EyPSIsTdSPHZpCRXn29A682NfEGyfRdFSjdx5bI9T3c5FF5_KirFNggN5kzoS0r552V37d7/s320/The%20Flower%20Kings%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With The Flower Kings, we find ourselves in the
presence of Swedish and global Progressive Rock history from the 1970s to the
present day. Initially, leader Roine Stolt (vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion)
took his first steps in Kaipa, followed by various minor and major projects
(such as Transatlantic), all clearly traceable to the guitarist-leader&#39;s
signature personality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Indeed, what to expect from the new album “Hope” is
already well known, especially to fans: Roine has a distinct sense for melody,
drawing on the 1970s as a reference point somewhere between Genesis, King
Crimson, and all those who made history. The Flower Kings&#39; discography is truly
substantial, boasting 18 studio albums, all of considerable length, ranging
from double CDs to delightful epics. As can be gathered from social media
comments regarding the Swedes&#39; music, the audience is literally split in two
(much like in the case of Spock’s Beard): those who adore them and those who
consider them unnecessary and prolix. But as we know, that is the beauty of
personal taste, and in any case, discussing it—even animatedly—is always
positive, as long as people are talking. Today, more than ever, Prog needs
attention given the decline in interest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;And so once again, it is the old guard pulling the
cart; but mind you, it is not that valid, young new alternatives do not exist,
only that without a well-known name today, it is difficult to emerge in a world
that hears but no longer listens.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;However, “Hope”, while remaining a classic Flower
release, shows a certain shift compared to 2025’s “Love”, marking a return to
long epics, but let us take things in order.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The lineup, alongside Roine Stolt and Hasse Fröberg on
vocals and guitar, sees the return of Michael Stolt on bass and the presence of
Lalle Larsson on pianos and keyboards (who also composed the music for the
first epic), supported by Mirkko De Maio&#39;s dynamic drumming. Among the
contributions, unconventional acoustic instruments for their recent sound also
stand out, such as Juraj Stieranka&#39;s violin and Aliaksandr Yasinski&#39;s accordion
in the final epic. The lyrics address growing political polarization, global
instability, and the sense of impending material decline, countering these with
a plea for hope, beauty, and the reclaiming of the human dimension.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album opens with an epic of nearly nineteen
minutes titled “World Spinning - The Final Curtain”, divided into five
coordinated parts that immediately establish the album&#39;s symphonic atmosphere.
It is always a pleasure to encounter colorful and at times dreamy sounds,
immersed in a world of imagery created by the unmistakable tone of the guitar.
Hasse Fröberg’s vocals enter with a warm and meditative tone before the
entrance of the rhythm section. Prog’s structural complexity emerges in all its
splendor in the second and third parts, featuring synth solos and an approach
close to Canterbury-school symphonic Prog and Yes. Pt. 3 unfolds into a
sweeping melody where Stolt and Fröberg’s voices overlap to create layered
choral harmonies. Here, the lyrics reflect on modern man&#39;s illusion of control,
imprisoned by haste and media noise. The “final curtain” serves as a warning to
awaken individual awareness before reaching the point of no return. The closing
section delivers virtuosic digressions with strong fusion influences led by
Larsson’s piano, before reprising the main theme in an epic crescendo, driven
by a long guitar solo from Stolt, rich in sustain and emotional pathos (the
band&#39;s trademark sound).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Next is “In A World Of Fools”, chosen as the lead
single: a more direct and heartfelt ballad-style track featuring vocal
harmonies, arpeggios, and a touching vocal delivery from Roine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Mars &amp;amp; Minerva” is almost entirely instrumental,
built once again on dreamy, measured guitar work with technical passages of
high caliber, all while keeping one foot firmly in the stirrup of harmonious
melody.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;And then comes the monumental epic “The Gods Of Rome”,
the kind of track every fan of the band hopes to find on every record. The
opening is solemn and evocative, with baroque touches of piano and acoustic
guitar setting the main theme; for the rest, it features the usual emotional
ebb and flow between refined and harmonically rich soundscapes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;To be sure, The Flower Kings&#39; sound does not shift by
an inch, which is perhaps why some critics themselves often turn up their
noses. Yet, the majesty and emotional resonance of certain passages make The
Flower Kings&#39; sound a benchmark for many bands, just as it always has been over
time. It is simply great music, plain and simple. For this writer, “Hope” is a
step forward compared to recent releases—certainly, I won&#39;t go so far as to
invoke monumental titles like “Stardust We Are”—nevertheless, &lt;i&gt;de gustibus&lt;/i&gt;…
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GHOST - Black Plastic Sun&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Winter&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Post Prog Moderno&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Vinile / Digital –
2015&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5ATIpK9RQ2MjYx4nOv8TeQbUO042neUMLQKKhaeSrrPb_OdD7Zn1_RU44s6BQFGP8nrM8DHMvjErLKsvsNeVPkRQyJV_yk9ckL6At2e8zFGooojGSxYaBpIUHCTSvpetJmyYWKUBsujG9iLqIXsKAUe7N7Sz5byzPNWao8Q1vFahzi5i_GwPmtRrffBY/s1000/Abigail&#39;s%20ghost.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;897&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;230&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5ATIpK9RQ2MjYx4nOv8TeQbUO042neUMLQKKhaeSrrPb_OdD7Zn1_RU44s6BQFGP8nrM8DHMvjErLKsvsNeVPkRQyJV_yk9ckL6At2e8zFGooojGSxYaBpIUHCTSvpetJmyYWKUBsujG9iLqIXsKAUe7N7Sz5byzPNWao8Q1vFahzi5i_GwPmtRrffBY/w256-h230/Abigail&#39;s%20ghost.jpg&quot; width=&quot;256&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
ambito Rock Progressivo sappiamo bene cosa sono stati i Porcupine Tree, band
amata ed odiata allo stesso tempo dai più radicati amanti del genere, i quali
non accettano il cambiamento considerando la band di Steven Wilson distante dal
termine Progressive Rock classico. Il tempo invece ci riporta un&#39;altra storia,
sono stati (e lo sono tutt’ora) un faro e un punto di riferimento per
moltissimi altri artisti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Una
di queste formazioni totalmente debitrici ai Porcupine Tree sono gli americani
Abigail’s Ghost. La band viene fondata nel 2003 nei pressi di Houma/New Orleans
dal cantante e chitarrista Joshua Theriot e dal bassista Kenneth Wilson. I due,
amici fin dai tempi del liceo, si trasferiscono a Boston per frequentare la
rinomata Berklee College of Music. Tuttavia, Wilson (che coincidenza…) decide
di abbandonare gli studi musicali per tornare in Louisiana a studiare biologia.
I due continuano a comporre brani a distanza tramite Internet e, trovandosi con
arrangiamenti completi che richiedevano una sezione ritmica ed elettronica
reale, reclutano il tastierista Brett Guillory, il batterista John Patrick e il
chitarrista Randy LeBoeuf.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Pubblicano
in totale autonomia l&#39;esordio “Selling Insincerity” (che consiglio di
reperire), seguito nel 2009 da “D Letion”. Fin dalle prime uscite la critica li
accosta inevitabilmente a band come appunto i Porcupine Tree, ma anche
Pineapple Thief e Riverside, pur mantenendo un&#39;impronta Alternative Rock
marcata. Nonostante l&#39;aura oscura ed evocativa del nome Abigail&#39;s Ghost, non vi
è un legame diretto con concetti sovrannaturali o letterari specifici, ma
rispecchia piuttosto la predisposizione della band per sonorità malinconiche,
intimiste e viscerali.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Black
Plastic Sun” rappresenta la maturazione della band ed ammorbidisce in parte le
spigolosità metalliche dei primi lavori per concentrarsi su tessiture più
atmosferiche, stratificazioni di tastiere, groove ritmici complessi e linee
vocali altamente melodiche. Il titolo evoca una sensazione di freddezza
industriale, alienazione e artificialità (&quot;un sole di plastica
nera&quot;).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’apertura
imponente e dilatata di “Thereafter” costruisce la tensione accumulando
gradualmente layers di chitarre pulite, synth fluttuanti e un basso profondo.
La struttura evita la classica forma canzone per evolversi in sezioni dinamiche
che alternano delicatezza acustica e aperture Heavy. Il testo analizza la
devastazione emotiva e la sensazione di smarrimento che segue una rottura o una
perdita affettiva. Si riflette sull&#39;incapacità di andare avanti quando la mente
resta incastrata nei ricordi di ciò che è stato.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Costruito
su un pattern ritmico spezzato e sincopato, “Sliver” gode di una chitarra
ritmica che dialoga costantemente con il lavoro di tastiere, creando una
tensione latente che esplode in un refrain melodico di immediato impatto. Qui
si narra di piccole crepe psicologiche.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A
questo punto giunge il lato più pacato e riflessivo della band con il brano
“For Damien”, una ballata gradevolissima in cui la band riflette
sull&#39;incomprensione e sull&#39;isolamento. Vi è un forte senso di disillusione
verso le aspettative riposte negli altri.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A
seguire, fra i brani maggiormente riusciti dell’album formato da undici tracce,
ci sono “Bloodlust” e “Le Metteur”. Come avrete potuto constatare dalla grafica
della copertina e dalla sua immagine, i punti di contatto con la band di Steven
Wilson sono palesi, quasi volessero essere un messaggio subliminale per un
eventuale acquirente. Non lascia adito a molti dubbi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Una
menzione a parte va al cantato di Joshua Theriot, davvero molto simile a quello
di Wilson, anche qui come nel primo album, viene fatto uso del voice phone,
caratteristico della band dell’albero del porcospino.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L&#39;album
scivola via come una lunga ombra urbana, lasciando nell&#39;ascoltatore un senso di
lucida malinconia. Non un semplice esercizio di genere, ma un viaggio
introspettivo dove ogni singolo tassello trova la sua naturale ed inesorabile
collocazione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Gli
Abigail&#39;s Ghost figurano ancora come un progetto sospeso, una formazione da
studio estremamente qualificata che, pur non avendo dichiarato la fine del
percorso, ha congelato l&#39;attività a tempo indeterminato. Aspettiamo fiduciosi. 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what Porcupine Tree meant—a band loved and hated in equal measure by the most
die-hard genre purists, who refuse to accept change and consider Steven
Wilson’s outfit far removed from classic Progressive Rock. Time, however, tells
a different story: they were (and remain) a beacon and a touchstone for
countless other artists.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;One of these formations entirely indebted to Porcupine
Tree is the American band Abigail’s Ghost. The group was founded in 2003 near
Houma/New Orleans by singer and guitarist Joshua Theriot and bassist Kenneth
Wilson. The two, high school friends, moved to Boston to attend the prestigious
Berklee College of Music. However, Wilson (what a coincidence…) decided to
leave his music studies to return to Louisiana and pursue biology. The pair
continued writing tracks remotely over the Internet and, finding themselves
with full arrangements that demanded a real rhythm section and electronics,
recruited keyboardist Brett Guillory, drummer John Patrick, and guitarist Randy
LeBoeuf.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;They self-released their debut “Selling Insincerity”
(which I highly recommend tracking down), followed in 2009 by “D Letion”. Right
from their early releases, critics inevitably compared them to bands like
Porcupine Tree, as well as The Pineapple Thief and Riverside, all while
maintaining a distinct Alternative Rock edge. Despite the dark and evocative
aura of the name Abigail&#39;s Ghost, there is no direct link to specific
supernatural or literary concepts; rather, it reflects the band&#39;s penchant for
melancholic, intimate, and visceral soundscapes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;“Black Plastic Sun” represents the band&#39;s maturation,
softening some of the metallic edge of their early works to focus on more
atmospheric textures, layered keyboards, complex rhythm grooves, and highly
melodic vocal lines. The title evokes a sense of industrial coldness,
alienation, and artificiality (&quot;a black plastic sun&quot;).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The grand, sprawling opener “Thereafter” builds
tension by gradually stacking layers of clean guitars, floating synths, and a
deep bassline. Its structure shuns the traditional verse-chorus formula,
evolving instead through dynamic passages that alternate acoustic delicacy with
heavy outbursts. The lyrics delve into emotional devastation and the sense of
disorientation following a breakup or personal loss, reflecting on the
inability to move forward when the mind remains trapped in memories of what
used to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Built on a syncopated, broken rhythmic pattern,
“Sliver” boasts a rhythm guitar in constant dialogue with the keyboard work,
forging a latent tension that erupts into an instantly impactful melodic
refrain. Here, the narrative centers on small psychological fractures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Next comes the band’s more subdued and reflective side
with “For Damien”, a delightful ballad in which the group muses on
miscommunication and isolation, driven by a profound disillusionment with the
expectations placed on others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Following that, among the standout tracks on this
eleven-song record, are “Bloodlust” and “Le Metteur”. As you may have noticed
from the cover art and imagery, the parallels with Wilson’s band are
blatant—almost as if intended as a subliminal message to prospective buyers. It
leaves very little room for doubt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;A special mention goes to Joshua Theriot&#39;s vocals,
remarkably similar to Wilson’s; here, as on their debut album, use is made of
the voice-phone effect so signature to the Porcupine Tree sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The album glides by like a long urban shadow, leaving
the listener with a sense of lucid melancholy. Far from a mere genre exercise,
it stands as an introspective journey where every single piece finds its
natural, inescapable place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Abigail&#39;s Ghost remain a project on hold—an
exceptionally qualified studio outfit that, while never officially disbanding,
has frozen its activity indefinitely. We wait in hopeful anticipation. MS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;



























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– Ophelia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;RockWerk
Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8n9MuJovnsSAgGsJowej5rvllR1n5XkU7evxTcKoPQx_N6HCYLIaBSHtuFgAFZ0u3xUEgfOBsdHAU2vvEP1AYD4N4mQi4CQhzwOxYruTttMSMyrWTdkyijgVTN_m-I-ASp4pi78r4KVk7nKHcn47otvjqMCAl9DkW6h5_X40gq02O-hYYjGmcR-Eo3jm/s1200/Karibow.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;237&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8n9MuJovnsSAgGsJowej5rvllR1n5XkU7evxTcKoPQx_N6HCYLIaBSHtuFgAFZ0u3xUEgfOBsdHAU2vvEP1AYD4N4mQi4CQhzwOxYruTttMSMyrWTdkyijgVTN_m-I-ASp4pi78r4KVk7nKHcn47otvjqMCAl9DkW6h5_X40gq02O-hYYjGmcR-Eo3jm/w237-h237/Karibow.jpg&quot; width=&quot;237&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Fra
le nazioni europee più attive in ambito Prog odierno, sicuramente la Germania
si va a piazzare poco sotto alla maestra Inghilterra. Tanti gli artisti che
oggi rilasciano dischi di buona fattura, di certo internet e l’IA hanno
accelerato di molto le lavorazioni. Per questo motivo ci si imbatte spesso in
one-man band, lo avrete notato anche voi più appassionati. Tuttavia esistono
artisti che si adoperano nel campo da molto tempo, come Oliver Rüsing (tutti
gli strumenti) e il suo progetto Karibow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
Karibow nascono in Germania nell&#39;inverno tra il 1996 e il 1997. Originariamente
concepito come sestetto, il progetto si è progressivamente evoluto intorno alla
figura centrale di Rüsing, che cura la quasi totalità delle stesure, delle voci
e del suonato (dalle chitarre alle tastiere, passando per basso e batteria),
avvalendosi spesso di ospiti e collaboratori per le esecuzioni live o
specifiche sezioni soliste.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Musicalmente
il progetto si colloca nell&#39;alveo del Crossover Prog / Neo-Prog, caratterizzato
da spiccate linee melodiche, ritmiche quadrate e moderne, arrangiamenti
stratificati di tastiere, riff di chitarra d&#39;impatto e un&#39;attitudine lirica
incentrata sulle dinamiche interiori, la psicologia umana e il contesto
socio-culturale contemporaneo. Nutrita la discografia, composta da sedici album
in studio compreso quest&#39;ultimo “Ophelia”, supportato dalla collaborazione di
special guest che rispondono ai nomi di Philipp Dauenhauer (chitarre), Markus
Savic (violino) e Andy Pendant (sax, tromba, trombone, corno francese). L’album
si distingue per una produzione limpida, passaggi atmosferici alternati ad
aperture chitarristiche Rock d&#39;ispirazione canadese (con una chiara vicinanza
al sound dei Saga) e strutture ritmiche curate nei dettagli da Rüsing. Il tutto
è molto melodico e prossimo alla formula canzone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Ophelia”
si apre con l’immancabile “Overture”, qui affidata a stratificazioni di
tastiere, coralità e sintetizzatori, che introducono le linee cromatiche e i
motivi armonici che ricorrono nell&#39;album. Queste conducono alla title track,
pezzo incentrato su un tempo medio con dinamiche in crescendo, caratterizzato
da tastiere avvolgenti, assoli di chitarra elettrica ed efficaci stacchi
ritmici. Il ritornello è funzionale e facilmente memorizzabile. La sensibilità dell’artista
fuoriesce da ogni nota.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
testo richiama la figura tragica e letteraria di Ofelia per esplorare la
fragilità emotiva, il senso di smarrimento e la vulnerabilità dell&#39;essere umano
di fronte alle pressioni esterne e alle difficoltà relazionali. Brano più
diretto e ritmato con un incisivo chorus melodico è “On Higher Ground”, con
un&#39;impronta lirica più positiva e ottimistica. Tratta il desiderio di elevarsi
al di sopra delle negatività quotidiane, del rumore di fondo della società
moderna e delle manipolazioni mediatiche cospirazioniste, cercando una
prospettiva più lucida. Arioso e diretto, si lascia ascoltare con estremo
piacere ricordando alcuni passaggi degli anni ’80.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Unreal”
è una mini-suite di dieci minuti in cui si alternano momenti intimisti e
sognanti a sezioni Rock vigorose in cui le chitarre prendono il sopravvento con
cambi di tempo repentini. Il testo esplora il confine labile tra realtà e
percezione fantastica, la sensazione di scollegamento dalla realtà e la fuga
nei propri mondi di illusione interiori.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
fulcro dell’album tuttavia deriva dal trittico “Icicles Part I: The Circle”,
“Icicles Part II: Peace” e “Icicles Part III: Out Of The Ice”, fra interventi
vigorosi e innesti Neo Prog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Concludendo,
“Ophelia” è un viaggio dentro le fragilità e le contraddizioni dell&#39;uomo
contemporaneo, un percorso che parte dallo smarrimento per ritrovare, passo
dopo passo, una propria concretezza. Attraverso trame sonore sempre equilibrate
e ricche di atmosfera, i Karibow mettono a segno un&#39;opera coesa e ispirata,
capace di toccare le corde giuste. Un ascolto consigliato a chiunque sappia
ancora apprezzare il Prog d&#39;autore fatto di belle melodie, storia ed eleganza.
Piacevole. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/lSua7R0Fr50&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;lSua7R0Fr50&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;KARIBOW
– Ophelia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;RockWerk
Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBdTgujrw6leag_EyfWenqTtI7i2cZTPZLSYu-uanjr-j2gLVkqW31GMPuVjrO3o5gtHugJGwiwm1wII2qZetNM0pwAZzR_zp_jVRFmR6qcb1CTOVdRDWiJxJ5D0fou5YXvtLHKNR4h51sIG0hXnABz48B7gWbs-yZwNvAKlviU6pTmq2TPk-XIcyRwRT/s1200/Karibow%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;866&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBdTgujrw6leag_EyfWenqTtI7i2cZTPZLSYu-uanjr-j2gLVkqW31GMPuVjrO3o5gtHugJGwiwm1wII2qZetNM0pwAZzR_zp_jVRFmR6qcb1CTOVdRDWiJxJ5D0fou5YXvtLHKNR4h51sIG0hXnABz48B7gWbs-yZwNvAKlviU6pTmq2TPk-XIcyRwRT/s320/Karibow%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;231&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Among the European nations most active in today&#39;s Prog
scene, Germany certainly places just below the master, England. Many artists
today release well-crafted albums; certainly, the internet and AI have greatly
accelerated production workflows. For this reason, one often runs into one-man
bands, as the most passionate among you will have noticed. However, there are
artists who have been working in the field for a long time, such as Oliver
Rüsing (all instruments) and his project Karibow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Karibow was formed in Germany in the winter between
1996 and 1997. Originally conceived as a sextet, the project gradually evolved
around the central figure of Rüsing, who handles almost all writing, vocals,
and instruments (from guitars to keyboards, passing through bass and drums),
often relying on guests and collaborators for live performances or specific
solo sections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Musically, the project fits into the Crossover Prog /
Neo-Prog realm, characterized by strong melodic lines, solid and modern
rhythms, layered keyboard arrangements, impactful guitar riffs, and a lyrical
approach focused on inner dynamics, human psychology, and the contemporary
socio-cultural context. The discography is extensive, consisting of sixteen
studio albums including this latest release, “Ophelia”, supported by the
collaboration of special guests such as Philipp Dauenhauer (guitars), Markus
Savic (violin), and Andy Pendant (sax, trumpet, trombone, French horn). The
album stands out for its crystal-clear production, atmospheric passages
alternating with Canadian-inspired Rock guitar openings (showing a clear
affinity with the sound of Saga), and rhythmic structures crafted in meticulous
detail by Rüsing. Overall, it is very melodic and close to traditional song
structures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Ophelia” opens with the inevitable “Overture”, here
entrusted to layers of keyboards, choral textures, and synthesizers, which
introduce the chromatic lines and harmonic motifs recurring throughout the
album. These lead into the title track, a mid-tempo piece with building
dynamics, featuring enveloping keyboards, electric guitar solos, and effective
rhythmic breaks. The chorus is functional and easily memorable. The artist&#39;s
sensitivity shines through every note.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The lyrics evoke the tragic and literary figure of
Ophelia to explore emotional fragility, a sense of disorientation, and human
vulnerability in the face of external pressure and relational difficulties. A
more direct and upbeat track with an incisive melodic chorus is “On Higher
Ground”, featuring a more positive and optimistic lyrical tone. It deals with
the desire to rise above daily negativity, the background noise of modern
society, and conspiracy-driven media manipulation, seeking a clearer
perspective. Airy and direct, it is an absolute pleasure to listen to, bringing
to mind certain passages from the 1980s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Unreal” is a ten-minute mini-suite that alternates
intimate, dreamy moments with vigorous Rock sections where guitars take center
stage with sudden time signature changes. The lyrics explore the thin line
between reality and fantastical perception, the feeling of disconnect from
reality, and the escape into one&#39;s own inner worlds of illusion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The core of the album, however, stems from the
triptych “Icicles Part I: The Circle”, “Icicles Part II: Peace”, and “Icicles
Part III: Out Of The Ice”, blending powerful arrangements with Neo-Prog
accents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In conclusion, “Ophelia” is a journey into the
fragilities and contradictions of modern man—a path that starts from
disorientation to rediscover, step by step, a sense of grounding. Through
balanced soundscapes rich in atmosphere, Karibow delivers a cohesive and
inspired work capable of striking the right chords. Recommended listening for
anyone who still appreciates refined Prog built on great melodies, history, and
elegance. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Enjoyable.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;
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Recordings&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere:
Dark Folk-Wave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iDysHUvFx8JG5venI9JuJwfP_CZeOt_LGAT_VYnKSNznpRhuMm5PHAA6I_Cw9vEHzPSKUDgqhQRKJj71XHJRXfpRzO6wcOv_t4rk9tWURPNz0HfnFk-DS_aKakh8TKdfr28E1jqykkNvs_4XxreIunvpm6MM_YfQODj-i0ohbTiJ9XfwIj_ZXgK87SMr/s1500/Blessed%20Child%20Opera.jpg&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1500&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1500&quot; height=&quot;227&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iDysHUvFx8JG5venI9JuJwfP_CZeOt_LGAT_VYnKSNznpRhuMm5PHAA6I_Cw9vEHzPSKUDgqhQRKJj71XHJRXfpRzO6wcOv_t4rk9tWURPNz0HfnFk-DS_aKakh8TKdfr28E1jqykkNvs_4XxreIunvpm6MM_YfQODj-i0ohbTiJ9XfwIj_ZXgK87SMr/w227-h227/Blessed%20Child%20Opera.jpg&quot; width=&quot;227&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
morte ci fa sentire vivi. Quante volte abbiamo pensato alla dama in nero nel
corso della vita e quanti artisti hanno decantato le sue inesorabili gesta. Con
i Blessed Child Opera si affronta l’argomento attraverso una musica Dark Folk,
di certo un buon terreno per esprimere certi concetti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Paolo
Messere è il cantante, musicista e produttore napoletano autore del progetto
Blessed Child Opera, fondato nel 2001. Figura chiave dell&#39;underground
indipendente italiano, è noto sia per la sua attività musicale sia come
fondatore e anima della Seahorse Recordings. La discografia della band
(iniziata con l&#39;esordio omonimo del 2001 e proseguita con lavori rilevanti come
“Looking After The Child”, “Happy Ark”, “Soldiers And Faith”, “Fifth”, fino al
recente “Red Flags” del 2025) si è distinta negli anni per un Alternative Folk
/ Post Punk fortemente introspettivo e cupo. Tra influssi à la Nick Cave, Joy
Division, Swans e marcate sfumature psichedeliche, il progetto di Messere si
muove da sempre su territori drammatici ed esistenzialisti. Con Messere
ritrovare la batteria è Matteo Anelli.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Come
già anticipato, il filo conduttore del disco affronta il concetto del viaggio,
il valore del tempo e la percezione del confine sottile che separa la vita
dalla morte.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
inizia con l’insofferenza verso l’antagonismo uomo/donna, sospesa fra domande
senza risposta, in “The End Of The Line / And Yet I Remain Still”, dove il
basso batte come una campana a morto su uno strato di synth. Gli anni ’80 della
New Wave aleggiano in ogni dove, mentre anche il cantato richiama ulteriormente
quel periodo con grande intensità. Perfetta la copertina dell’album per questa
musica introspettiva. Il brano muta appoggiando l’intensità su una ritmica
insistita ma mutevole, con richiami psichedelici che donano all’insieme un
senso di inquietudine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
musica dei Blessed Child Opera non si affida al tecnicismo, quanto piuttosto
all’immagine che certi suoni possono far scaturire; ne è prova “Even Before It
All Ends”, in cui le tastiere ancora una volta disegnano le atmosfere. Qui c’è
la ricerca della salvezza che passa attraverso la tenerezza e quei momenti in
cui ci si estranea dalla realtà. Messere più che cantare narra, ed è straziante
l’atmosfera di base sorretta nuovamente da un&#39;ottima ritmica.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Gray
Calm” si sofferma davanti alla bellezza della natura con uno spiraglio musicale
maggiormente solare, come un piccolo raggio di sole che trafigge la nebbia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Sudden
Pain” è profonda nel concetto del non riconoscersi nel posto in cui si vive e
del tempo che passa. Suoni elettronici spaziano in loop sopra un basso
martellante; non ci sono mai soli strumentali, quanto piuttosto accompagnamenti
melodici di fondo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Like
Souls In Heart” ha sfumature World orientali, una variante nel contesto, segue
“The World By A Mistake”, in cui ci si interroga sull’esistenza in un mondo
sbagliato e sulla fede. Qui il ritmo sale proponendo un andamento incalzante in
cui ancora una volta gli anni ’80 ci catturano (Litfiba e molto altro).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ed
è la volta del singolo apripista “I Will No Longer Be Here”, dove si parla di
spiritualità e del rifiuto di conformarsi alla massa. Il brano è guidato da
un&#39;atmosfera Folk scura e da innesti celtici evidenziati dal suono delle
cornamuse nel finale; parte sognante e riflessivo per poi appesantirsi
gradualmente nella sezione conclusiva.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Gradevole
nell’andamento “Nothing That Can Nourish Me”, una canzone che suscita in me
diversi e piacevoli déjà-vu (Cure), mentre “Nothing Can Be Controlled Anymore”
ci narra di un mondo incontrollabile su note che nuovamente vanno ad attingere
alle culture arabe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“One
Less Reason Not To Try Again” è la traccia più breve dell’album con i suoi
quasi tre minuti di musica. L’andamento è più giocoso, seppur sempre
malinconico, e mette in evidenza ancora una volta la capacità tecnica di Matteo
Anelli. Bella la melodia di fondo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
chiusura dell’album spetta a “I Feel Like I Don’t Feel (Nostalgia)”, il brano
più vicino alla forma canzone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;“The
Traveler Challenges Death” non è un album pensato per compiacere, né tanto meno
per alleggerire le giornate. Tra influssi celtici, drammaturgia Post Punk e una
tensione esistenziale costante, i Blessed Child Opera firmano un lavoro
coerente con la propria poetica della cupa perseveranza. Pesante?
Indubbiamente. Ma per chi sa dove andare a scavare, anche la pietra più dura sa
restituire la sua cupa bellezza.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/U13ra9QEWwY&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;U13ra9QEWwY&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;BLESSED CHILD OPERA – The Traveler Challenges
Death&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;Seahorse Recordings&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;Genre: Dark Folk-Wave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format: CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf21YCKoWK23wdBGtaOSVA2aSbyYgpIFw5m6UM-d6V8dSMfGR_1GWLHgl12jjxv_vxcTBoYC8ay7ZxQpSD-GQPFWZwp3NpYJewY_oFlUPHRdbKc7MDr15oXTJJ7COGSdRELm_OoRrOKdrrXg6nUH_rHukFtsYgF8onsVbZ3itUIHzPOYZX9JATdY_wezpX/s605/Blessed%20Child%20Opera%20band.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;605&quot; data-original-width=&quot;604&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf21YCKoWK23wdBGtaOSVA2aSbyYgpIFw5m6UM-d6V8dSMfGR_1GWLHgl12jjxv_vxcTBoYC8ay7ZxQpSD-GQPFWZwp3NpYJewY_oFlUPHRdbKc7MDr15oXTJJ7COGSdRELm_OoRrOKdrrXg6nUH_rHukFtsYgF8onsVbZ3itUIHzPOYZX9JATdY_wezpX/s320/Blessed%20Child%20Opera%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;319&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;Death makes us feel alive. How many
times over the course of our lives have we thought about the lady in black, and
how many artists have celebrated her inexorable deeds. With Blessed Child
Opera, the topic is tackled through Dark Folk music, certainly a fitting ground
to express such concepts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;Paolo Messere is the Neapolitan-born
singer, musician, and producer behind the Blessed Child Opera project, founded
in 2001. A key figure in the Italian independent underground, he is well known
both for his musical output and as the founder and driving force of Seahorse
Recordings. Over the years, the band&#39;s discography (which began with their
self-titled 2001 debut and continued with significant works like “Looking After
The Child”, “Happy Ark”, “Soldiers And Faith”, “Fifth”, up to the recent “Red
Flags” in 2025) has stood out for a deeply introspective and dark Alternative
Folk / Post-Punk. Moving between influences à la Nick Cave, Joy Division,
Swans, and pronounced psychedelic nuances, Messere&#39;s project has always
inhabited dramatic, existential territories. Alongside Messere, we find Matteo
Anelli on drums.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;As mentioned, the thread running
through the album addresses the concept of the journey, the value of time, and
the perception of the fine line separating life from death.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;It begins with the intolerance
towards male/female antagonism, suspended between unanswered questions, in “The
End Of The Line / And Yet I Remain Still”, where the bass tolls like a death
knell over a layer of synths. The 80s New Wave atmosphere lingers throughout,
while the vocals further recall that era with great intensity. The album cover
serves as a perfect match for this introspective music. The track shifts,
building its intensity upon an insistent yet shifting rhythm, with psychedelic
touches that lend a sense of disquiet to the whole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;The music of Blessed Child Opera
does not rely on technical displays, but rather on the imagery that certain
sounds can evoke; proof of this is “Even Before It All Ends”, where the
keyboards once again paint the atmosphere. Here lies a search for salvation
that passes through tenderness and those moments when one detaches from
reality. Rather than singing, Messere narrates, and the underlying atmosphere
is heartbreaking, supported once again by an excellent rhythm section.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“Gray Calm” pauses before the beauty
of nature with a somewhat brighter musical opening, like a small ray of
sunlight piercing through the fog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“Sudden Pain” digs deep into the
concept of feeling alien to the place one lives in and the passage of time.
Electronic sounds loop over a pounding bassline; there are no purely
instrumental solos, but rather background melodic accompaniments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“Like Souls In Heart” features
Eastern World music nuances, a variation within the context, followed by “The
World By A Mistake”, which questions existence in a flawed world and touches
upon faith. Here the pace picks up, offering a driving rhythm where the 80s
once again capture us (Litfiba and much more).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;Then comes the lead single “I Will
No Longer Be Here”, dealing with spirituality and the refusal to conform to the
crowd. The track is guided by a dark Folk atmosphere and Celtic infusions
highlighted by the sound of bagpipes in the finale; it starts dreamy and
reflective before gradually growing heavier in the closing section.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“Nothing That Can Nourish Me” has an
agreeable movement, a song that evokes several pleasant moments of déjà-vu (The
Cure) in me, while “Nothing Can Be Controlled Anymore” tells of an
uncontrollable world over notes that draw once more from Arab musical traditions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“One Less Reason Not To Try Again”
is the shortest track on the album at nearly three minutes of music. The feel
is more playful, albeit persistently melancholic, highlighting once again the
technical skill of Matteo Anelli. The underlying melody is beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;The closing of the album falls to “I
Feel Like I Don’t Feel (Nostalgia)”, the track closest to a traditional song
structure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot;&gt;“The Traveler Challenges Death” is
not an album designed to please, nor to lighten anyone&#39;s day. Between Celtic
influences, Post-Punk drama, and a constant existential tension, Blessed Child
Opera deliver a work entirely coherent with their poetic vision of somber
perseverance. Heavy? Undoubtedly. But for those who know where to dig, even the
hardest stone can yield its dark beauty.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;MS&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;































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il Neo Prog sa aggiornarsi con nuove sonorità, malgrado spesso sia relegato ai
suoi immarcescibili stilemi. Lo dimostrano oggi i tedeschi Cydonia che con il
secondo album “Second Sight” confermano quanto fatto di buono nel 2022 con
“Stations”, facendo un ulteriore passo in avanti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Formati
a Freiburg nel 2007, si ispirano per il nome alla celebre regione del pianeta
Marte legata al mito delle formazioni rocciose e del mistero. Si distinguono
per l&#39;abilità nel fondere la tradizione del Prog britannico (Genesis,
Marillion, IQ, etc.) con la potenza e il rigore formale tipici del Rock
germanico (Eloy, RPWL). Sono oggi composti da Michael Bernauer (voce,
chitarra), Rainer Dück (chitarre), Oliver Gerike (basso, cori, chitarra),
Daniel Perrey (tastiere, cori) e Dirk Fenchel (batteria). Per la realizzazione
di “Second Sight” si avvalgono della collaborazione di artisti come Jens Lueck
(tastiere aggiunte), Katja Flintsch (violino, viola), Annika Stolze
(violoncello) e Ylva Roya Gutmann (voce narrante).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’apertura
di “Heart Of Stone” è una via di mezzo fra la caratteristica matassa Neo Prog
ed una ricerca strutturale più intimistica, a favore di un canto deciso ma allo
stesso tempo appropriatamente malleabile a seconda delle circostanze. I solo di
chitarra sono brevi ma incisivi, specialmente quando la band alza i toni come
dopo la parte centrale del brano. Il testo esplora il tema della difesa emotiva
e della corazza psicologica che l&#39;essere umano si costruisce di fronte al
dolore. Il &quot;cuore di pietra&quot; non viene descritto come sinonimo di
cattiveria, ma come un disperato meccanismo di sopravvivenza contro le
delusioni del mondo esterno, al prezzo inevitabile dell&#39;isolamento.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Un
dolce arpeggio di chitarra apre “Clouds Of Tears” adagiato su un tappeto di tastiere,
una riflessione lirica sulla perdita e sul momento in cui il lutto (reale o
figurato) offusca la visione del futuro. L’andamento malinconico fa aleggiare
la mente in ambienti ampi ma offuscati. Il crescendo è inevitabile, così i
Cydonia esplodono in tutte le strumentazioni con un solo di chitarra che sale
in cattedra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
suite di tredici minuti “Father” è un poco il fulcro stilistico della band,
dove si mettono sul tavolo tutte le carte in possesso, dalla personalità mai
troppo debita a band correlate alla capacità di saper scrivere melodie di
facile presa ma mai banali. Cambi di tempo ed umorali sono ovviamente a
supporto. I testi narrano una disamina sul rapporto padre-figlio, affrontata da
una duplice prospettiva: l&#39;eredità spirituale ricevuta e il peso delle
aspettative mai soddisfatte. Il testo oscilla tra nostalgia, risentimento e
perdono, configurandosi come un vero e proprio dialogo interiore con la figura
paterna.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A
questo punto serve un attimo di respiro dopo tanto ascoltare e ci pensano i quattro
minuti di “Home” con sentimento, sorretto da un pianoforte a coda e da buoni
interventi di chitarra. Per ascoltare un arpeggio di chitarra in classico stile
Neo Prog bisogna giungere a “Huge Black Hole”. Il &quot;buco nero&quot; è
l&#39;attrazione gravitazionale dei pensieri negativi che rischia di inghiottire
l&#39;identità dell&#39;individuo, prosciugandone le energie vitali. A questo punto i
Cydonia tornano a fare seriamente in “Sorrow&#39;s Lullaby”, sviluppando un tempo
ternario dondolante (una &quot;ninna nanna&quot; tragica) che evolve
progressivamente verso trame complesse. Eccellente il lavoro della chitarra
solista, che dialoga a lungo con i sintetizzatori in un botta e risposta di
grande lirismo tecnico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
seconda suite dell’album s’intitola “Guardian Angel”, ed è il brano che ho
apprezzato maggiormente con le sue aperture ariose ed epiche fra il mondo
Pallas ed IQ. Ovviamente l’&quot;angelo custode&quot; è ciò che ci impedisce di
cadere nel baratro nei momenti di massimo sconforto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Si
conclude con “Enjoy Yourselves”, un&#39;altra immersione nello stile Pallas a tutti
gli effetti, quelli maggiormente intimistici.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
definitiva, con “Second Sight”, i Cydonia confezionano un lavoro bilanciato,
profondo e suonato con una perizia tecnica mai fine a se stessa. L&#39;alternanza
tra brani lunghi e momenti più immediati garantisce un ascolto fluido e
appagante, rendendo l&#39;album gradevole oltre che emozionante. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/9SWi4YTX20U&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;9SWi4YTX20U&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;CYDONIA
- Second Sight&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Timezone
Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Neo Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZ7jyyzhajskzYpln5QTVoRNzP3Cl9LDI-3oOFzh3COzyATTzHvu9F2g8xdL1nqZy2u8XqPsNkJxSTN03tqJDLVaUJ0viB10SkOFLe0Aq9dyRPRTYs_d93CEbxwDvQAbar3bhg2cWc2EZWGHf3wOwRK85DSj_PlBz-zyaJMLtnvKhYAUw4AokQIDci1q5/s1200/Cydonia%20band.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZ7jyyzhajskzYpln5QTVoRNzP3Cl9LDI-3oOFzh3COzyATTzHvu9F2g8xdL1nqZy2u8XqPsNkJxSTN03tqJDLVaUJ0viB10SkOFLe0Aq9dyRPRTYs_d93CEbxwDvQAbar3bhg2cWc2EZWGHf3wOwRK85DSj_PlBz-zyaJMLtnvKhYAUw4AokQIDci1q5/s320/Cydonia%20band.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Neo Prog, too, knows how to update itself with fresh
sounds, even though it is often relegated to its unfading tropes. Germany&#39;s Cydonia
prove this today: with their second album “Second Sight”, they confirm all the
good work done in 2022 with “Stations”, taking a further step forward.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Formed in Freiburg in 2007, they take their name from
the famous region on Mars linked to the myth of rock formations and mystery.
They stand out for their ability to blend the tradition of British Prog
(Genesis, Marillion, IQ, etc.) with the power and formal rigor typical of
German Rock (Eloy, RPWL). Today, the line-up features Michael Bernauer (lead vocals,
guitar), Rainer Dück (guitars), Oliver Gerike (bass, backing vocals, guitar),
Daniel Perrey (keyboards, backing vocals), and Dirk Fenchel (drives). For the
realization of “Second Sight”, they benefited from the collaboration of guest
artists such as Jens Lueck (additional keyboards), Katja Flintsch (violin,
viola), Annika Stolze (cello), and Ylva Roya Gutmann (spoken word).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The opening track, “Heart Of Stone”, sits halfway
between the characteristic Neo Prog weave and a more intimate structural exploration,
supporting vocals that are decisive yet appropriately versatile depending on
the context. The guitar solos are brief but incisive, especially when the band
raises the intensity after the midsection. The lyrics explore the theme of
emotional defense and the psychological armor human beings build when facing
pain. The &quot;heart of stone&quot; is not portrayed as a synonym for malice,
but as a desperate survival mechanism against the disappointments of the
outside world, at the inevitable cost of isolation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A delicate guitar arpeggio opens “Clouds Of Tears”,
resting on a synth pad—a lyrical reflection on loss and the moment when grief
(whether real or figurative) clouds the vision of the future. The melancholy
tempo lets the mind wander through vast yet hazy environments. A crescendo is
inevitable, leading Cydonia to burst forth with full instrumentation as a
guitar solo takes center stage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The thirteen-minute epic “Father” serves as the band&#39;s
stylistic cornerstone. Here, they lay all their cards on the table, showcasing
an identity that is never overly indebted to landmark bands, alongside a knack
for writing accessible yet far from trivial melodies. Time signature shifts and
mood changes naturally support the narrative. The lyrics offer an examination
of the father-son relationship, approached from a dual perspective: the
spiritual legacy received and the burden of unfulfilled expectations. The
narrative sways between nostalgia, resentment, and forgiveness, taking the
shape of a true internal dialogue with the father figure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;At this point, a breath of air is needed after such
dense listening, provided by the four emotional minutes of “Home”, anchored by
a grand piano and tasteful guitar work. To hear a classic Neo Prog style guitar
arpeggio, one has to wait for “Huge Black Hole”. The &quot;black hole&quot;
represents the gravitational pull of negative thoughts, threatening to swallow
the individual&#39;s identity and drain their vital energy. Cydonia then get down
to serious business again in “Sorrow&#39;s Lullaby”, developing a swaying compound
meter (a tragic &quot;lullaby&quot;) that progressively evolves into complex
textures. The lead guitar work is outstanding, engaging in an extended
call-and-response with the synthesizers marked by great technical lyricism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album&#39;s second epic is titled “Guardian Angel”,
and it is the track I appreciated the most, with its airy, grand openings
bridging the worlds of Pallas and IQ. Naturally, the &quot;guardian angel&quot;
is what keeps us from falling into the abyss during moments of deepest despair.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The record closes with “Enjoy Yourselves”, another
full immersion into Pallas territory, specifically their more intimate side.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ultimately, with “Second Sight”, Cydonia deliver a
balanced, profound album played with technical prowess that is never an end in
itself. The balance between long epics and more immediate moments ensures a
fluid and rewarding listen, making the album engaging as well as emotionally
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musica siamo noi che vibriamo nella vita di tutti i giorni, nati ascoltando per
nove mesi il ritmo del cuore nel ventre della mamma, anime sensibili più o meno
educate all’ascolto. C’è chi sente il bisogno di ascoltarla e chi di crearla,
anche solamente per il piacere personale di esprimersi in questo linguaggio
universale che ci fa semplicemente stare bene.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Non
è importante il genere che si intraprende, ognuno di noi ha una preferenza
personale, bensì il risultato: l’emozione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Daniele
Scardovi fa parte di coloro che sentono il bisogno di esprimere il proprio
essere attraverso le vibrazioni delle corde, anche per dare voce ai ricordi,
rimandando all&#39;eco di terre e tempi lontani.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Daniele
Scardovi è un musicista e polistrumentista romagnolo (area Bellaria-Igea Marina
/ Rimini). Sebbene sia attivo nel panorama musicale locale ed educativo (tra
cui la promozione di progetti giovanili e collaborazioni d&#39;insieme come il
Caramatta Quartet), la sua figura appartiene a un circuito prevalentemente
underground e indipendente.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Controcorrente”
è il suo album di esordio, formato da quattordici tracce strumentali che si
sviluppano principalmente attorno a coordinate acustiche e intimiste, con un
forte uso del bouzouki irlandese affiancato ad arpeggi di chitarra. Nel DNA
dell’artista si possono estrapolare altresì influenze blues, musica celtica e
rock anni ’70.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’ascoltatore
viene subito rapito dall’introduzione narrata di “Il Vento Dei Ricordi”, che fa
da “buttadentro” al viaggio acustico in cui Scardovi è il Cicerone. Il percorso
sonoro viene quindi iniziato ufficialmente dalla title track “Controcorrente” e
dai suoi solari arpeggi di chiara matrice mediterranea: una melodia che si
stampa in testa e lascia alla fantasia e ai colori ad acquarello la propria
rappresentazione.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
bouzouki irlandese ci regala un andamento madrigalesco in “Lacrime”, movimento
introspettivo e ricco di particolari in cui anche le pause fanno parte
dell’intera opera. Toccante “Canzone Per Mio Padre”, credetemi, non è semplice
dare un suono a certe emozioni personali e darle in pasto al pubblico; Scardovi
invece si esprime al meglio, come fosse solo davanti al proprio genitore.
Apprezzo molto questo saggio di delicatezza personale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I
ricordi fuoriescono prepotentemente anche da “Viaggio In Europa”, movimento più
ritmato e ricercato nei particolari, da cogliere attraverso un ascolto attento.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Effimero”
è riflessivo e allo stesso tempo brillante nella sua malinconia esasperata,
sottolineata da suoni di archi in sottofondo. Nell’incedere si scorgono piccoli
raggi di sole. La musica proposta è un sunto di quello che siamo, con
naturalezza, spontaneità e storia, la stessa che fuoriesce prepotentemente
anche dall’orientaleggiante “Maa Kali”.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Delicati
arpeggi sentenziano la gentilezza di “La Faccia Nascosta Della Luna”, quante
volte l’abbiamo mirata e abbiamo fantasticato su di essa? Persino i Pink Floyd
ne hanno fatto un&#39;opera senza tempo. Il fascino dell’ignoto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Ti
Aspettavo” va nuovamente ad attingere nel passato mentre sgocciola note
ponderate e intimiste, piccola perla dell’intero album.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Anche
il silenzio è musica, quindi rinnovo l’importanza delle pause, quelle che
rallentano l’andamento di un brano alzando il pathos dell’ascolto. Ciò accade
in “Nell’Aria”, e veramente la musica si conferma un linguaggio universale dove
le emozioni di chi compone e di chi ascolta si fondono in un unico essere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Canzone
Per Un Piccolo Fiore” non è solo un saggio della bravura tecnica dell’artista,
ma una vetrina della sua capacità compositiva su cui riflettere. Giunge poi
“Carillon”, nomen omen in un passaggio medievaleggiante su cui meditare.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
dirittura d’arrivo spetta a “Segui La Marea”, in cui lo strumento sembra
cantare, e a “Controcorrente (Reprise)”, naturale chiusura del cerchio.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Riallacciandomi
a quanto detto in apertura, la riuscita di un&#39;opera non si misura con le mode
del momento o con la complessità dei generi, ma con la capacità di generare
emozione. Sotto questo aspetto, l&#39;esordio di Daniele Scardovi centra
perfettamente il bersaglio: “Controcorrente” non è soltanto un disco
strumentale di ottima fattura, ma un vero e proprio diario sonoro. Un&#39;opera
prima spontanea e raffinata che conferma come l&#39;indipendenza artistica rimanga,
ancora oggi, il terreno più fertile per la vera poesia in musica. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;ASCOLTO:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;DANIELE
SCARDOVI – Controcorrente&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Self-release&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
World Music&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Bandcamp 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2njI9Bje_5AjC6lrIlxHiI5odNldonIA_p69A9YT-aJ4lbsGQICWf9x95n5KxO4Q8DcGjqhvGztREyVhNZQc509-GnNnQUJsEzLbHw0H4r9rjPHf0B-D0_GNPMBpKfwJDGPSKOp_MWWFOOKYowil10joVSf5RVRwbdk7OKSMt2LS0ifFFyVG1jvfwO3x3/s1200/Daniele%20Scardovi%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;800&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2njI9Bje_5AjC6lrIlxHiI5odNldonIA_p69A9YT-aJ4lbsGQICWf9x95n5KxO4Q8DcGjqhvGztREyVhNZQc509-GnNnQUJsEzLbHw0H4r9rjPHf0B-D0_GNPMBpKfwJDGPSKOp_MWWFOOKYowil10joVSf5RVRwbdk7OKSMt2LS0ifFFyVG1jvfwO3x3/s320/Daniele%20Scardovi%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;213&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;We are the music, vibrating in everyday life, born
listening for nine months to the rhythm of the heart in our mother’s
womb—sensitive souls more or less educated in the art of listening. There are
those who feel the need to listen to it, and those who feel the need to create
it, if only for the personal pleasure of expressing themselves in this
universal language that simply makes us feel good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The genre one undertakes is not what matters—each of
us has a personal preference—what matters is the result: emotion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Daniele Scardovi is among those who feel the need to
express their essence through the vibration of strings, also to give voice to
memories, echoing distant lands and times.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Daniele Scardovi is a musician and
multi-instrumentalist from Romagna (Bellaria-Igea Marina / Rimini area).
Although active in the local and educational music scene (including the
promotion of youth projects and ensemble collaborations such as the Caramatta
Quartet), he belongs to a predominantly underground and independent circuit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Controcorrente” is his debut album, consisting of
fourteen instrumental tracks developed mainly around acoustic and intimate
coordinates, with a prominent use of the Irish bouzouki paired with guitar
arpeggios. Within the artist&#39;s DNA, one can also extract influences of blues,
Celtic music, and 1970s rock.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The listener is immediately captured by the spoken
introduction of “Il Vento Dei Ricordi,” which acts as an entryway to the
acoustic journey where Scardovi serves as Cicero. The sonic path officially
begins with the title track “Controcorrente” and its bright arpeggios of clear
Mediterranean origin: a melody that sticks in your mind, leaving its
representation to imagination and watercolor tones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The Irish bouzouki offers a madrigal-like flow in
“Lacrime,” an introspective movement rich in detail, where even the pauses
become part of the overall piece. Touching is “Canzone Per Mio Padre”: believe
me, it is no easy task to give sound to such personal feelings and share them
with the public; Scardovi, however, expresses himself at his best, as if he
were alone in front of his parent. I greatly appreciate this display of
personal delicacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Memories emerge forcefully in “Viaggio In Europa” as
well, a more rhythmic movement with intricate details to be uncovered through
attentive listening.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Effimero” is reflective yet brilliant in its
heightened melancholy, underlined by background string sounds. As it
progresses, small rays of sunshine peek through. The music offered is a summary
of who we are, with naturalness, spontaneity, and history—the same history that
also emerges strongly from the Oriental-flavored “Maa Kali.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Delicate arpeggios declare the gentleness of “La
Faccia Nascosta Della Luna”: how many times have we gazed at it and fantasized
about it? Even Pink Floyd turned it into a timeless masterpiece. The allure of
the unknown.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Ti Aspettavo” taps once again into the past while
dripping thoughtful and intimate notes—a small gem within the album.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Silence is music too, so I reiterate the importance of
pauses—those that slow the pace of a track while heightening the emotional
pathos of the listening experience. This happens in “Nell’Aria,” proving that
music truly is a universal language where the emotions of the composer and the
listener merge into one.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Canzone Per Un Piccolo Fiore” is not merely a display
of the artist&#39;s technical skill, but a showcase of his compositional capability
worth reflecting upon. Then comes “Carillon,” &lt;i&gt;nomen omen&lt;/i&gt; in a
medieval-tinged passage to ponder.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The final stretch belongs to “Segui La Marea,” where
the instrument almost seems to sing, and to “Controcorrente (Reprise),” a
natural closing of the circle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Connecting back to what was said at the beginning, the
success of a work is not measured by current trends or the complexity of
genres, but by its ability to generate emotion. In this respect, Daniele
Scardovi’s debut hits the mark perfectly: “Controcorrente” is not just a
beautifully crafted instrumental album, but a true sonic diary. A spontaneous
and refined debut work that confirms how artistic independence remains, even
today, the most fertile ground for true poetry in music. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen Here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://danielescardovi.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente-2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;





































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Structure&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Autoproduzione&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Digital - 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT01azfddPQiiJk1V5h3N_ZG6CkH34aVxky83SZ3HE5K5uWXkKwv3F7q02bXdbNInc7q0KpfKC9SPlrLMm4N8rjLEEdpVUmkR-YWx87LCh5hSwIygQCFrec_X5z8C9QOrrsT9685HnJVvaI2igHx18beqSvm9Z0NS4c5POQXfAdMGc1HZmEmtUfkr7MSoL/s1400/Inner%20Prospekt.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1400&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1400&quot; height=&quot;250&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT01azfddPQiiJk1V5h3N_ZG6CkH34aVxky83SZ3HE5K5uWXkKwv3F7q02bXdbNInc7q0KpfKC9SPlrLMm4N8rjLEEdpVUmkR-YWx87LCh5hSwIygQCFrec_X5z8C9QOrrsT9685HnJVvaI2igHx18beqSvm9Z0NS4c5POQXfAdMGc1HZmEmtUfkr7MSoL/w250-h250/Inner%20Prospekt.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Prende
sempre più campo il modus operandi delle one man band. Anche in Italia abbiamo
numerosi esponenti e uno dei più prolifici in ambito Progressive Rock è
Alessandro Di Benedetti, che con il suo progetto Inner Prospekt giunge con
“Solid Glass Structure” al quindicesimo sigillo in studio. Alessandro Di
Benedetti è un compositore, tastierista, polistrumentista e cantante italiano
attivo da anni nella scena, noto in particolare per la sua militanza storica
nei Mad Crayon e per la sua proficua collaborazione con il collettivo
internazionale The Samurai Of Prog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nel
progetto Inner Prospekt, Di Benedetti esprime la sua visione musicale più
personale, curando quasi ogni aspetto produttivo ed esecutivo. Oltre a comporre
i brani, suona le tastiere (con una predilezione per sonorità analogiche,
organi e synth di scuola bankasiana/neo-prog), programma e suona la batteria,
gestisce i campionamenti ed esegue le parti vocali. Nei suoi lavori si avvale
spesso della collaborazione di chitarristi e bassisti fidati, tra cui Rafael
Pacha, Federico Tetti, Carmine Capasso, Marco Bernard e Daniele Vitalone, per
arricchire le trame degli arrangiamenti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Tematicamente
l&#39;album sviluppa un impianto concettuale attorno all&#39;idea di una
&quot;struttura di vetro solido&quot;, ossia un&#39;architettura sonora e lirica
apparentemente trasparente ma rigida, riflettente ed esposta a fratture
interiori.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sette
brani per oltre un&#39;ora di musica ad iniziare da “Unbelievable Times”, dove
l’autore riflette sullo smarrimento e sull&#39;incredulità di fronte alle assurdità
del tempo presente e alla perdita di punti di riferimento stabili. La vocalità
di Di Benedetti si staziona fra l’insegnamento gabrielliano degli anni ’70 e il
nostro Bernardo Lanzetti. Il pezzo è dinamico ed è condotto dalle tastiere in
un ritmo serrato, combinando linee melodiche d&#39;impronta Crossover con arpeggi
sintetici e un sound moderno.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“From
Midnight To Dawn” è la prima suite dell’album, arricchita dagli interventi alla
chitarra di Federico Tetti. La struttura è incrementale e parte da tessiture
atmosferiche per poi svilupparsi in un lungo impianto sinfonico con cambi di
tempo e assoli di tastiera espansi. Interessanti passaggi vintage si
intersecano con combinazioni più moderne per un risultato gradevole oltre che
scorrevole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Altra
suite di dodici minuti è “Ordinary Man”, con il caldo basso di Marco Bernard.
Il testo analizza la figura dell&#39;uomo comune, schiacciato dalla routine
quotidiana, dalle convenzioni sociali e dalla ricerca di un senso di riscatto
individuale. Musicalmente il brano è ampio, impreziosito da controcanti di
sfondo, e alterna sezioni pianistiche dal gusto Jazz Rock a stacchi ritmici dispari
e fughe di sintetizzatore. Un bel sentire!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Mrs.
Braies” si apre con un pianoforte sentito e malinconico e con la chitarra di
Rafael Pacha a ricamare sulle trame di organo e piano. Molto classicismo e
cuore, risultando fra i momenti più alti dell’intero album.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Traccia
dal carattere più marcato, sostenuta dalla chitarra di Carmine Capasso e dal
basso di Daniele Vitalone, è “You Call Me Mad”, dove l’autore affronta il punto
di vista di chi viene additato come &quot;folle&quot; semplicemente perché
osserva la realtà da una prospettiva differente o rifiuta le conformità
sociali.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ed
è la volta della strumentale “Old Tune for Old Keys”, dove la melodia
rilassante la fa da padrona grazie alle buone intuizioni compositive di Di
Benedetti. Il pezzo è basato soprattutto sull&#39;uso di tastiere vintage
(Mellotron, piano elettrico e sonorità analogiche).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;La
terza ed ultima suite, “My Dark”, è la più lunga e conclude l’album attraverso
diciassette minuti di molteplici movimenti che variano dalle aperture rarefatte
a momenti Dark Prog, fino a sezioni corali e sinfoniche di ampio respiro.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
sintesi, “Solid Glass Structure” è una prova d&#39;autore brillante, sorretta da un
songwriting impeccabile e da un uso sapiente delle tastiere d&#39;epoca e dei
sintetizzatori. Alessandro Di Benedetti dimostra ancora una volta come la
sensibilità melodica e la perizia tecnica possano convivere senza mai pestarsi
i piedi. Un album elegante, ispirato e maturo.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/mHK6bYrrEdA&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;mHK6bYrrEdA&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;INNER
PROSPEKT - Solid Glass Structure&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Self-released&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Crossover Prog&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Digital - 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdpDzByp0pyPTnogwPlGljAOMSH6N1hbhaE1LzDlnxYG5YmLxbkBvHV8eBrbHrvFq6l9KfTujq9YcpEWq57eTEAm6JnopgtBzDc4GuLLBF-t5d9wuGPf5SbTTmSOILAQMMTpNw_eFjfWLkaM4VxCUF3f76bnnRSditLo2BMG1xRj1pKXKVpMERWa20yEP/s1200/Inner%20Prospekt%20autore.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;800&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdpDzByp0pyPTnogwPlGljAOMSH6N1hbhaE1LzDlnxYG5YmLxbkBvHV8eBrbHrvFq6l9KfTujq9YcpEWq57eTEAm6JnopgtBzDc4GuLLBF-t5d9wuGPf5SbTTmSOILAQMMTpNw_eFjfWLkaM4VxCUF3f76bnnRSditLo2BMG1xRj1pKXKVpMERWa20yEP/s320/Inner%20Prospekt%20autore.jpg&quot; width=&quot;213&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The one-man band modus operandi is gaining more and
more ground, and Italy boasts numerous representatives of this approach. One of
the most prolific in the Progressive Rock realm is Alessandro Di Benedetti, who
reaches his fifteenth studio milestone under his Inner Prospekt project with
“Solid Glass Structure”. Alessandro Di Benedetti is an Italian composer,
keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer who has been active on the scene
for years, notably known for his long-standing role in Mad Crayon and his
fruitful collaboration with the international collective The Samurai Of Prog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Through the Inner Prospekt project, Di Benedetti
expresses his most personal musical vision, taking care of almost every
production and performance aspect. In addition to composing the tracks, he
plays keyboards (with a preference for analog sounds, organs, and
Banksian/neo-prog style synths), programs and plays drums, handles sampling,
and performs vocals. In his works, he frequently collaborates with trusted
guitarists and bassists—including Rafael Pacha, Federico Tetti, Carmine
Capasso, Marco Bernard, and Daniele Vitalone—to enrich the texture of the
arrangements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Thematically, the album develops a conceptual
framework around the idea of a &quot;solid glass structure&quot;—a soundscape
and lyrical architecture that is seemingly transparent yet rigid, reflective,
and exposed to internal fractures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Seven tracks offer over an hour of music, starting
with “Unbelievable Times”, where the author reflects on the sense of
bewilderment and disbelief in the face of contemporary absurdities and the loss
of stable reference points. Di Benedetti&#39;s vocals sit somewhere between the
1970s Gabriel-esque tradition and our own Bernardo Lanzetti. The track is
dynamic, driven by keyboards over a tight rhythm, blending crossover-style
melodic lines with synthetic arpeggios and a modern sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“From Midnight To Dawn” is the album&#39;s first suite,
enriched by Federico Tetti&#39;s guitar work. The structure is incremental, moving
from atmospheric textures into an extended symphonic arrangement featuring time
signature changes and expansive keyboard solos. Interesting vintage passages
intersect with more modern elements, creating an enjoyable and smooth-flowing
listening experience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Another twelve-minute suite is “Ordinary Man”,
featuring Marco Bernard&#39;s warm bassline. The lyrics analyze the figure of the
everyday man, crushed by daily routine, social conventions, and the search for
individual redemption. Musically, the track is expansive, embellished with
backing counter-vocals, and alternates jazz-rock piano sections with odd-meter
rhythmic accents and synthesizer runs. A great listen!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Mrs. Braies” opens with heartfelt, melancholy piano
and Rafael Pacha&#39;s guitar weaving around organ and piano textures. Full of
classicism and heart, it stands out as one of the album&#39;s highest points.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;A track with a bolder character, supported by Carmine Capasso&#39;s
guitar and Daniele Vitalone&#39;s bass, is “You Call Me Mad”, in which the author
explores the perspective of someone labeled as &quot;mad&quot; simply for
viewing reality through a different lens or rejecting social conformity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Next comes the instrumental “Old Tune for Old Keys”,
where a relaxing melody takes center stage thanks to Di Benedetti&#39;s keen
compositional instincts. The piece is primarily built around vintage keyboards
(Mellotron, electric piano, and analog timbres).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The third and final suite, “My Dark”, is the longest,
concluding the album with seventeen minutes of varied movements that shift from
airy, ethereal openings to Dark Prog passages, leading into sweeping choral and
symphonic sections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In summary, “Solid Glass Structure” is a brilliant
signature work, supported by impeccable songwriting and a wise use of vintage
keyboards and synthesizers. Alessandro Di Benedetti proves once again that
melodic sensitivity and technical expertise can coexist seamlessly. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;An
elegant, inspired, and mature album.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;





























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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/feeds/681258927895508414/comments/default' title='Commenti sul post'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/10/inner-prospekt.html#comment-form' title='2 Commenti'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/681258927895508414'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/681258927895508414'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/10/inner-prospekt.html' title='Inner Prospekt'/><author><name>Max</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17616482447017580617</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngIKV7JjiGy5ffirKNGgwMnTxFwLR7wxiExprSbxC4R_E1gRs6UF4BKPAwAS8H1ywsMcZIZdbM47r-PMQcZW1NZm453SV5qbuQvMr4RhIzKmGvQ60DfLROtDGpB93g/s33/DSC_5569.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT01azfddPQiiJk1V5h3N_ZG6CkH34aVxky83SZ3HE5K5uWXkKwv3F7q02bXdbNInc7q0KpfKC9SPlrLMm4N8rjLEEdpVUmkR-YWx87LCh5hSwIygQCFrec_X5z8C9QOrrsT9685HnJVvaI2igHx18beqSvm9Z0NS4c5POQXfAdMGc1HZmEmtUfkr7MSoL/s72-w250-h250-c/Inner%20Prospekt.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085518056393735456.post-4062002538692147197</id><published>2026-10-19T05:00:00.000+02:00</published><updated>2026-10-19T05:34:14.985+02:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="RECENSIONI"/><title type='text'>Isobar</title><content type='html'>&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;ISOBAR – Isobar V&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Autoproduzione&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genere: Eclectic Prog Strumentale&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto: CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JdMOY5Y5-rYPOoMB5siEdwcyZVrgtsUriyMkKsUdiqsENT50tLPFcV73x7N1vfi5LmTE7G9EcJsSF-upR4B9sDw5vBbs7mOaBXypDnzX5pWgoQLMJtC41J5CspCASSszcOcEKkV2CE3XnnR7p7wSdgZyFunwfBQeYsqCENiYLcx20dvhIM1arpfYquIl/s1200/Isobar.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1084&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1200&quot; height=&quot;220&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JdMOY5Y5-rYPOoMB5siEdwcyZVrgtsUriyMkKsUdiqsENT50tLPFcV73x7N1vfi5LmTE7G9EcJsSF-upR4B9sDw5vBbs7mOaBXypDnzX5pWgoQLMJtC41J5CspCASSszcOcEKkV2CE3XnnR7p7wSdgZyFunwfBQeYsqCENiYLcx20dvhIM1arpfYquIl/w244-h220/Isobar.jpg&quot; width=&quot;244&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Navigando
su internet o parlando con le persone, mi capita sempre più spesso di sentire
la frase “Oggi nella musica non c’è più niente di buono”, probabilmente sarà
capitato anche a voi. In realtà, in ambito Progressive Rock, le uscite mondiali
sono davvero superiori a quando questo genere spopolava nel massimo del suo
fulgore negli anni ’70; oggi si possono scoprire molte più band. Qualcuno dice
che la qualità sia più bassa, altra cosa con cui non concordo e il motivo è
presto detto: le nuove leve si basano sugli insegnamenti dei maestri del
passato e aggiungono nuove sonorità (date inevitabilmente dall’avanzare della
tecnologia) oltre che dalla propria personalità. La conferma l’avete vedendo
quanti sottogeneri oggi ha il Progressive Rock. Per verifica vi rimando a
ProgArchives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Gli
americani Isobar fanno parte del filone Eclectic Prog e sono proprio un ottimo
esempio di quanto detto. Nella loro musica ci sono tanti Gentle Giant, ma anche
Prog anni ’90 (The Flower King per fare un esempio) con uno sguardo ai paesi
del Nord Europa, e presto scoprirete il perché.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Nascono
nel 2020 a San Jose, in California. I tre membri fondatori, Malcolm Smith
(chitarre), Marc Spooner (tastiere) e Jim Anderson (basso, sostituito in
“Isobar V” da Loren Gustafson), condividevano già un lungo percorso artistico
nei Metaphor, acclamata Prog band americana d&#39;ispirazione Neo Prog e sinfonica.
Chiusa l&#39;esperienza con i Metaphor, i musicisti hanno deciso di esplorare un
territorio espressivo interamente strumentale, fondando gli Isobar. Fin
dall&#39;esordio, si è unito a loro in pianta stabile alla batteria e alle
percussioni il virtuoso svedese Mattias Olsson (storico membro dei mitici
Änglagård e collaboratore di svariati progetti Prog internazionali). La
presenza di Olsson ha iniettato nella musica della band ritmiche complesse,
sonorità analogiche vintage (twiddly bits, Mellotron, percussioni insolite) e
una marcata tensione drammatica.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;L’album
in analisi s’intitola “Isobar V” proprio perché quinto capitolo della loro
carriera in studio. Tutti i dieci brani sono composti e arrangiati da Malcolm
Smith e Marc Spooner. L&#39;album vede la presenza dei collaboratori fisso-ospiti
James Vaughan (sassofoni), John Ettinger (violino) e Patricio Penin (cornamusa
irlandese Uilleann).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
questa carrellata sonora ci si imbatte in mutevoli sonorità e dinamicità; anche
la Scuola di Canterbury è presente, grazie soprattutto all’apporto (come detto)
di Olsson. Si passa dagli anni ’70 ai ’90 sino a giungere alle caratteristiche
moderne di questo genere, il tutto con assoluta e strabiliante semplicità.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Non
c’è bisogno di parlare di ogni singolo brano, perché avete già capito quante
strumentazioni, cambi di tempo e di umore ci siano, ma la cosa più interessante
di tutto questo viaggio lungo cinquantadue minuti è data dal fatto che mai la
tecnica strumentale (peraltro elevata) va a fare vetrina di se stessa, bensì si
mette a disposizione della melodia. Un album strumentale è spesso un&#39;arma a
doppio taglio se non si è capaci di innestare nel pentagramma note che restano
nella memoria una volta terminato l’ascolto: deve esserci un equilibrio tra i
fattori tecnica e melodia, solo allora il risultato è piacevole. Credetemi, in
“Isobar V” c&#39;è tantissima carne al fuoco che farà la gioia di ogni amante del
Prog più articolato e contaminato, il tutto condotto con grande classe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;In
conclusione, “Isobar V” è un viaggio labirintico in un paesaggio sonoro
cangiante, dove la tecnica si mette al servizio dell&#39;immaginazione. Un album
che non si limita a farsi ascoltare, ma chiede di essere esplorato, rivelando
nuovi dettagli ad ogni riproduzione. Buon ascolto. MS&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/bE3GNRYvt9c&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;bE3GNRYvt9c&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;ISOBAR – Isobar V&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Self-released&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre: Instrumental Eclectic Prog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Format: CD / Bandcamp – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; 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width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Browsing the internet or talking to people, I more and
more frequently hear the phrase “There&#39;s nothing good in music anymore”; it has
probably happened to you as well. In reality, within the Progressive Rock
sphere, worldwide releases are actually far greater than when this genre was at
the height of its glory in the 1970s; today, one can discover many more bands.
Some say the quality is lower—another statement I disagree with, and the reason
is simple: the new generation builds upon the teachings of past masters while
adding new soundscapes (inevitably provided by advancing technology) alongside
their own personality. You can see proof of this in the sheer number of
subgenres Progressive Rock has today. For verification, I refer you to
ProgArchives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The American band Isobar belongs to the Eclectic Prog
branch and stands as a prime example of what I&#39;ve just described. In their
music, there is plenty of Gentle Giant, but also 1990s Prog (The Flower Kings,
to give an example) with a nod toward Northern Europe—and you will soon find
out why.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Formed in 2020 in San Jose, California, the three
founding members—Malcolm Smith (guitars), Marc Spooner (keyboards), and Jim
Anderson (bass, replaced on “Isobar V” by Loren Gustafson)—already shared a
long artistic journey in Metaphor, an acclaimed American Prog band inspired by
Neo-Prog and symphonic rock. After wrapping up their time with Metaphor, the
musicians decided to explore an entirely instrumental expressive domain,
founding Isobar. From the very beginning, Swedish virtuoso Mattias Olsson
(historic member of the legendary Änglagård and collaborator on various
international Prog projects) joined them as a permanent member on drums and
percussion. Olsson&#39;s presence injected complex rhythms, vintage analog sounds
(twiddly bits, Mellotron, unusual percussion), and a distinct dramatic tension
into the band&#39;s music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The album under review is titled “Isobar V” precisely
because it marks the fifth chapter of their studio career. All ten tracks were
composed and arranged by Malcolm Smith and Marc Spooner. The record features
recurring guest collaborators James Vaughan (saxophones), John Ettinger
(violin), and Patricio Penin (Uilleann bagpipes).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In this sonic survey, one encounters shifting textures
and dynamism; even the Canterbury Scene makes an appearance, largely thanks to
Olsson&#39;s contribution (as mentioned earlier). The album moves seamlessly from
the &#39;70s to the &#39;90s and on to the modern traits of the genre, all executed
with absolute and astounding simplicity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;There is no need to break down every single track, as
you can already gather how much instrumentation, time signature changes, and
shifts in mood are involved. However, the most interesting aspect of this
52-minute journey is that the instrumental technique (which is remarkably high)
never turns into a self-serving showcase; instead, it serves the melody. An
instrumental album is often a double-edged sword if one lacks the ability to
craft notes that linger in the listener&#39;s memory long after the music stops.
There must be a balance between technical skill and melody for the result to be
enjoyable. Believe me, “Isobar V” offers plenty of meat on the bone that will
delight any fan of intricate, genre-crossing Prog, all delivered with immense
class.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In conclusion, “Isobar V” is a labyrinthine journey
through a shifting soundscape, where technique serves the imagination. It is an
album that does not merely demand to be heard, but asks to be explored,
revealing new details with every play. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Happy listening. MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;



















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DI TOLLO – Come E’ Profondo Il Male&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Genere:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Cantautore / Progressive Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Supporto:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt; CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lkUZUSpf4SLaVgHkbRNoa01KtDTEaLlS9JeMh67aBcDMNIK_IotSLLP6M8PhPwghAV6dchy6SlxZP_Ihmba9tBydkH8HvHgFvOMPvdV45h7hDsdxbgjWE5yJJN1Rlr7IkB4QzBKck_JyfVYKVG4r6bBifIkrl3YpFNPODccO9DpHVPgds_iG_fsVAkwY/s271/Maurizio%20di%20tollo.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;271&quot; data-original-width=&quot;270&quot; height=&quot;250&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lkUZUSpf4SLaVgHkbRNoa01KtDTEaLlS9JeMh67aBcDMNIK_IotSLLP6M8PhPwghAV6dchy6SlxZP_Ihmba9tBydkH8HvHgFvOMPvdV45h7hDsdxbgjWE5yJJN1Rlr7IkB4QzBKck_JyfVYKVG4r6bBifIkrl3YpFNPODccO9DpHVPgds_iG_fsVAkwY/w249-h250/Maurizio%20di%20tollo.jpg&quot; width=&quot;249&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
Italia il cantautorato oggi sta cambiando, così come il Progressive Rock, e
quando i due fenomeni si incontrano è un evento alquanto inusuale, se non raro.
Maurizio Di Tollo è una figura chiave e versatile del panorama Progressive e
cantautorale italiano dagli anni &#39;90 a oggi. Principalmente noto come
batterista, percussionista e polistrumentista raffinato, vanta una carriera
ricchissima di collaborazioni di prestigio sia in ambito Prog Rock che nella
canzone d&#39;autore. Ha militato in band come Distillerie Di Malto, Fabio
Zuffanti, La Maschera Di Cera, Moongarden e in molti altri progetti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
debutto solista risale al 2012 con l’ottimo “L’Uomo Trasparente” e replica con
altrettanto risultato nel 2015 grazie a “Memorie Di Uno Sparring Partner”.
Rispetto ai precedenti album, “Come E’ Profondo Il Male” accentua una
componente lirica profonda, amara e spietata, che indaga le pieghe dell&#39;animo
umano, le nevrosi della società contemporanea, la caduta dei valori e la
solitudine dell&#39;individuo. I più preparati di voi avranno riscontrato il
richiamo al titolo “Com’è Profondo Il Mare” dell’immenso ed indimenticato Lucio
Dalla, una citazione che auspica un altrettanto successo, oppure semplicemente
un punto di congiunzione con il cantautorato, questo lo ignoro. Undici i brani
contenuti per un totale di quasi un&#39;ora di musica e durante questo cammino l’autore
si coadiuva dell’arte di altri due nomi importanti del campo, Cristiano Roversi
(Moongarden, Submarine Silence, Mangala Vallis) alle tastiere e Erik Montanari
(Noisy Diners, Il Porto Di Venere) alla chitarra.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Efficace
il breve “Intro” iniziale in cui si sente uno zapping televisivo fermarsi sul
celebre film del 1969 “Nell’Anno Del Signore” in cui Pasquino, interpretato dal
grande Nino Manfredi, confessa alla sua amata di essere colui che scrive contro
il governo e i soprusi. Il dialogo apre a “Trasparente”, un lento efferato in
cui Di Tollo analizza aspramente la società odierna e lo fa su un delicato
arpeggio di chitarra che in alcuni tratti richiama la musica di Ivano Fossati.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Effetti
subentrano in “Rassicurante”, e il ritmo sale alternando cambi umorali a testi
acuti e profondi. La struttura è quindi ricercata e moderna, oltre che
arrangiata ottimamente dalle tastiere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Mai
mettersi contro un meccanico: il testo di “Il Messia Meccanico” rasenta a
tratti un&#39;acuta ironia, mentre il pezzo s’addentra nel Progressive Rock con
andamenti che possono richiamare le passate Orme. Il finale è affidato ad
un&#39;intervista a Fabrizio De André, altro luminare che ancora oggi purtroppo
manca…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Comedians”
è dedicata ad un&#39;attrice comica senza fine, Monica Vitti. Una ballata
struggente e di gran classe dove l’interpretazione vocale rende il tutto
enfatico. Piano, arpeggi di chitarra, fiati: tutti gli strumenti legano con
armonia per un risultato coinvolgente e dal sapore vintage italiano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;E
giunge il momento Rock con tanto di chitarra elettrica con “Bipolare”, un
crescendo in cui il ritornello è il centro focale dell’interesse. Non mancano
neppure qui i frangenti Prog Rock, specialmente nel solo di chitarra
accompagnata dalle tastiere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In
un andamento alla Gino Paoli più intimista inizia “La Voglia”, un&#39;amara
riflessione sul rapporto di coppia e sul sesso. Un&#39;altra ballata dal tono
efferato che mette a nudo lo stato d’animo graffiato del protagonista.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Il
resto lo lascio al vostro piacere nell’ascolto, perché questo è in definitiva lo
svolgimento dell’album che si conclude con la spettacolare “Arido” e il suo
assolo di chitarra elettrica davvero coinvolgente.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Maurizio
Di Tollo dà importanza ai testi tanto quanto alla musica, un lavoro completo
che mostra una fase moderna del nostro cantautorato fra passato, presente e
futuro, un disco che di certo non lascia indifferenti e che hai voglia di
riascoltare subito, perché ogni volta noti un particolare che ti era sfuggito.
MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/eEnzp7ftUIs&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;eEnzp7ftUIs&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MAURIZIO DI TOLLO – Come E’
Profondo Il Male&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Ma.Ra.Cash
Records&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Genre:
Singer-Songwriter / Progressive Rock&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Format:
CD / Digital – 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5cOjVr7AV0mlRZRyloq6pYAcVLjZI9J7mfSATK9dsosMP54RQT_-545nlELkv-umMHxYuabzCBu8CRPC0s7HyqBJlUDPmdKd_GfLDxXLAMm-IqUg5UWiDBo9oE5C4lJO8O4Z-sO-5jCvySzAM0_aKi429tJrXqJ5XF9qF5L_DmBriqU5GsCHwcJP9gqb/s2048/Maurizio%20di%20Tollo%20artista.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2048&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1536&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5cOjVr7AV0mlRZRyloq6pYAcVLjZI9J7mfSATK9dsosMP54RQT_-545nlELkv-umMHxYuabzCBu8CRPC0s7HyqBJlUDPmdKd_GfLDxXLAMm-IqUg5UWiDBo9oE5C4lJO8O4Z-sO-5jCvySzAM0_aKi429tJrXqJ5XF9qF5L_DmBriqU5GsCHwcJP9gqb/s320/Maurizio%20di%20Tollo%20artista.jpg&quot; width=&quot;240&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;In Italy, the singer-songwriter scene is currently
changing, much like Progressive Rock, and when these two worlds collide, it is
a rather unusual, if not rare, event. Maurizio Di Tollo has been a key and
versatile figure in the Italian Progressive and singer-songwriter landscape
from the 1990s to the present day. Mainly known as a refined drummer,
percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist, he boasts a rich career filled with
prestigious collaborations in both Prog Rock and Italian songcraft. He has
played in bands such as Distillerie Di Malto, Fabio Zuffanti, La Maschera Di
Cera, Moongarden, and many other projects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;His solo debut dates back to 2012 with the excellent
“L’Uomo Trasparente”, followed by an equally successful release in 2015 with
“Memorie Di Uno Sparring Partner”. Compared to his previous albums, “Come E’
Profondo Il Male” heightens a deep, bitter, and relentless lyrical component,
probing the folds of the human soul, the neuroses of modern society, the
decline of values, and individual solitude. The most knowledgeable among you
will have noticed the nod to the title “Com’è Profondo Il Mare” by the immense
and unforgettable Lucio Dalla—a reference that either hopes for similar success
or simply serves as a point of connection with the singer-songwriter tradition;
I leave that to speculation. The album features eleven tracks totaling nearly
an hour of music. Along this journey, the author relies on the artistry of two
other prominent figures in the field: Cristiano Roversi (Moongarden, Submarine
Silence, Mangala Vallis) on keyboards and Erik Montanari (Noisy Diners, Il
Porto Di Venere) on guitar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;The brief opening “Intro” is effective, capturing TV
channel-zapping that stops on the famous 1969 film Nell’Anno Del Signore, where
Pasquino, played by the great Nino Manfredi, confesses to his beloved that he
is the one writing against the government and its abuses. This dialogue opens
into “Trasparente”, a fierce slow track in which Di Tollo harshly analyzes
contemporary society over a delicate guitar arpeggio that occasionally recalls
the music of Ivano Fossati.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Sound effects step in with “Rassicurante”, as the
tempo picks up, alternating mood shifts with sharp, profound lyrics. The
structure is sophisticated and modern, enhanced by excellent keyboard
arrangements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Never cross a mechanic: the lyrics of “Il Messia
Meccanico” border at times on sharp irony, while the track ventures into
Progressive Rock with passages reminiscent of vintage Le Orme. The ending
features an excerpt from an interview with Fabrizio De André, another luminary
who is still dearly missed today…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;“Comedians” is dedicated to an endless comedic
actress, Monica Vitti. It is a poignant, high-class ballad where the vocal
performance adds significant dramatic weight. Piano, guitar arpeggios, and
woodwinds tie together harmoniously to deliver a captivating track with a
vintage Italian flavor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Then comes the Rock moment, complete with electric
guitar, in “Bipolare”—a crescendo where the chorus takes center stage. Prog
Rock moments are not lacking here either, especially during the guitar solo
accompanied by keyboards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;With an intimate feel reminiscent of Gino Paoli, “La
Voglia” opens as a bitter reflection on relationships and sex. It is another
fierce ballad that lays bare the protagonist&#39;s scarred state of mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;I leave the rest to your listening pleasure, as this
sets the overall tone for the album, which culminates in the spectacular
“Arido” and its truly captivating electric guitar solo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;Maurizio Di Tollo places as much emphasis on the
lyrics as he does on the music—a complete work showing a modern stage of
Italian songcraft bridging past, present, and future. It is an album that
certainly does not leave you indifferent and makes you want to hit replay
immediately, as each listen reveals a detail you had previously missed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;MS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times New Roman, serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/ywTekWfj8FM&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;ywTekWfj8FM&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

























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SUBLIMINALI E SIMBOLI SEGRETI: IL LATO NASCOSTO DEL ROCK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Di Massimo Salari&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZdmLy9JAnyxnBYOi37EC2TP3arqR2yzEdWkyKQVoXrw-5cRpO2B8OfewgVozvQw9A-xKqGuLnhWZRX9drzIQfD6f9zXSHGBbwoG8D8B5XIYQslgTeUnoos9kRazlivMfXdGd10kOG1kjM6w0P9Rxu8N2f3ooAoG5fR2_Yx2Xo8LPm2ZnzRH4-_igVuVG/s554/images.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;554&quot; data-original-width=&quot;554&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZdmLy9JAnyxnBYOi37EC2TP3arqR2yzEdWkyKQVoXrw-5cRpO2B8OfewgVozvQw9A-xKqGuLnhWZRX9drzIQfD6f9zXSHGBbwoG8D8B5XIYQslgTeUnoos9kRazlivMfXdGd10kOG1kjM6w0P9Rxu8N2f3ooAoG5fR2_Yx2Xo8LPm2ZnzRH4-_igVuVG/s320/images.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Tra
leggenda metropolitana, sperimentazione sonora e vero e proprio gusto per
l&#39;occulto, la storia del Rock è costellata di brani che nascondono messaggi
segreti, simbolismo esoterico o misteriose frasi registrate al contrario. La
tecnica più celebre usata per inserire questi contenuti è il &lt;b&gt;backmasking&lt;/b&gt;
(l&#39;incisione di un messaggio audio al contrario che si rivela solo riproducendo
il vinile in senso antiorario), affiancata dall&#39;uso di liriche ricche di
allegorie ermetiche.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;NONSOLO
PROGROCK si è divertito a ricercare nel web e nei libri, i casi più eclatanti
con la speranza che il viaggio sia a voi gradito. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Ecco
i casi più clamorosi e affascinanti della storia del rock.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Led Zeppelin – &lt;i&gt;Stairway to Heaven&lt;/i&gt; (1971)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/QkF3oxziUI4&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;QkF3oxziUI4&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;È il
caso di backmasking più celebre di sempre. Il chitarrista Jimmy Page, noto
cultore di esoterismo e collezionista di cimeli dell&#39;occultista Aleister
Crowley, ha sempre infuso nella musica della band suggestioni mistiche.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Riavvolgendo
il famoso passaggio &lt;i&gt;&quot;If there&#39;s a bustle in your hedgerow...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;,
molti ascoltatori e radiofonici sostengono di sentire una frase ben distinta: &lt;i&gt;&quot;Here&#39;s
to my sweet Satan... &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;He
will give suffering, there was a little toolshed where he made us suffer, sad
Satan.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Realtà o suggestione?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; La band ha sempre
smentito categoricamente l&#39;intenzionalità del messaggio, attribuendolo a una
pura coincidenza fonetica (fenomeno noto come &lt;i&gt;pareidolia acustica&lt;/i&gt;).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;The Beatles – &lt;i&gt;Strawberry Fields Forever&lt;/i&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;i&gt;Revolution
9&lt;/i&gt; (1967-1968)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/44GB53rnI3c&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;44GB53rnI3c&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;I
Beatles sono stati i pionieri assoluti nell&#39;uso del backmasking in studio di
registrazione, ma i loro messaggi hanno dato vita a una delle teorie del complotto
più famose della musica, quella della presunta morte di Paul McCartney (&lt;i&gt;Paul
Is Dead&lt;/i&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Nel
finale di &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strawberry Fields Forever&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, si sente John Lennon borbottare una
frase che a molti sembrò &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;I buried Paul&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; (&quot;Ho sepolto
Paul&quot;), anche se Lennon chiarì in seguito di aver detto &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Cranberry
sauce&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; (&quot;Salsa di mirtilli rossi&quot;).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/SNdcFPjGsm8&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;SNdcFPjGsm8&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In &lt;i&gt;Revolution
9&lt;/i&gt; (dall&#39;Album Bianco), ascoltando al contrario la voce che ripete
ossessivamente &lt;i&gt;&quot;Number nine&quot;&lt;/i&gt;, si distinguerebbe la frase &lt;i&gt;&quot;Turn
me on, dead man&quot;&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Eagles
– &lt;i&gt;Hotel California&lt;/i&gt; (1976)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLl4PZtxia8&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;dLl4PZtxia8&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Una
delle canzoni rock più famose di tutti i tempi è da decenni al centro di teorie
esoteriche e dietrologie.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Il&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;testo racconta di un hotel
di lusso da cui &lt;i&gt;&quot;puoi fare il check-out ogni volta che vuoi, ma non
puoi mai andartene&quot;&lt;/i&gt;. Molti hanno interpretato il brano come una
metafora della &lt;b&gt;Chiesa di Satana&lt;/b&gt; (fondata da Anton LaVey nel 1966 a San
Francisco in un vecchio hotel modificato).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Riproducendo
al contrario il verso &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;In the middle of the night, just to hear them
say...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, alcuni sostengono si senta: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Yes, Satan. He organized
his own religion&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;. I membri degli Eagles hanno sempre dichiarato che
il brano è una metafora dell&#39;edonismo, della dipendenza dalle droghe e degli
eccessi dell&#39;industria musicale californiana negli anni &#39;70.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Pink
Floyd – &lt;i&gt;Empty Spaces&lt;/i&gt; (1979)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/TYcVBd-gRlo&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;TYcVBd-gRlo&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;A
differenza dei messaggi equivoci o casuali, i Pink Floyd hanno inserito un
messaggio nascosto volutamente, usandolo come scherzo ironico verso chi cercava
a tutti i costi significati diabolici nella musica rock.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In &lt;i&gt;Empty
Spaces&lt;/i&gt; (tratta dal concept album &lt;i&gt;The Wall&lt;/i&gt;), riproducendo il brano al
contrario si sente chiaramente la voce di Roger Waters che dice: &lt;i&gt;&quot;Congratulations.
&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;You have just
discovered the secret message. Please send your answer to Old Pink, care of the
Funny Farm, Chalfont...&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;
prima di essere interrotto.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Un
palese e divertito attacco ai complottisti dell&#39;epoca.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;Iron
Maiden – &lt;i&gt;Still Life&lt;/i&gt; (1983)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/eU0bfjkzwg0&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;eU0bfjkzwg0&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Negli
anni &#39;80, con l&#39;avvento del movimento del &lt;i&gt;Satanic Panic&lt;/i&gt; negli Stati
Uniti, gli Iron Maiden vennero accusati a più riprese di essere satanisti
(soprattutto dopo l&#39;uscita dell&#39;album &lt;i&gt;The Number of the Beast&lt;/i&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Stanchi
delle accuse infondate, per l&#39;album successivo &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Piece of Mind&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; decisero di
prendere in giro i loro detrattori. All&#39;inizio del brano &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Still Life&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, il
batterista Nicko McBrain incise una frase volutamente incomprensibile al
contrario.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Una
volta riavvolto il nastro, si sente McBrain imitare l&#39;attore cecoslovacco Idi Amin
Dada e dire: &lt;i&gt;&quot;What ho said the monster with the three heads? &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Don&#39;t meddle with things you don&#39;t understand!&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; (&quot;Cosa disse il mostro a tre teste? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Non
impicciarti di cose che non capisci!&quot;), seguito da un rutto.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 18.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Mentre
per gruppi come &lt;b&gt;Pink Floyd&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Iron Maiden&lt;/b&gt; o &lt;b&gt;Cradle of Filth&lt;/b&gt;
l&#39;inserimento di frasi al contrario è stato un atto cosciente e spesso
goliardico, nella maggior parte degli altri casi si tratta di &lt;b&gt;pareidolia
acustica&lt;/b&gt;: la tendenza naturale del cervello umano a trovare schemi e parole
dotate di senso all&#39;interno di suoni confusi o casuali. Ciononostante, il
fascino di queste leggende continua a rendere l&#39;ascolto di questi grandi
classici un&#39;esperienza ricca di mistero.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;LE
COPERTINE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;L&#39;esoterismo
e il simbolismo visivo nelle copertine degli album rock e metal rappresentano
un vero e proprio linguaggio figurativo. Molte band hanno trasformato il
formato grafico del vinile e del CD in un&#39;estensione concettuale della propria
musica, attingendo ad alchimia, cabala, occultismo e astrologia.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Ecco
le copertine iconiche che hanno segnato la storia attraverso il loro impianto
simbolico.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Led Zeppelin – &lt;i&gt;Led Zeppelin IV&lt;/i&gt; (1971)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaI9Wfqic-I8iOCzriuhN7DrQDMIo0O8_-ZQSPMoXC3_afAzEn0UjwKQYA3jBm-kxAtgvXOL6i4CtNrdzKN1vQSme-D6GmOIvXgfkKTyCXzSSm97JTZozuuK3Ekoaj32i1eKM8tjSLNKt_anAvWcQJkNo9fqZMK89uT99bo92cp4JnCltpRH4ZueMdymnb/s1000/Zeppelin_IV.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1000&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaI9Wfqic-I8iOCzriuhN7DrQDMIo0O8_-ZQSPMoXC3_afAzEn0UjwKQYA3jBm-kxAtgvXOL6i4CtNrdzKN1vQSme-D6GmOIvXgfkKTyCXzSSm97JTZozuuK3Ekoaj32i1eKM8tjSLNKt_anAvWcQJkNo9fqZMK89uT99bo92cp4JnCltpRH4ZueMdymnb/s320/Zeppelin_IV.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;La
copertina di questo album è concepita come un vero e proprio enigma ermetico,
priva persino del nome della band o del titolo dell&#39;album sul packaging
originale. All&#39;interno della copertina apribile (gatefold) è raffigurato
l&#39;Eremita, la nona carta dei Tarocchi. Simboleggia la ricerca di saggezza, la
solitudine spirituale e la luce della conoscenza che illumina l&#39;oscurità.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;All&#39;interno
dell&#39;inserto, ogni membro della band scelse un proprio simbolo alchemico o
esoterico:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;disc&quot;&gt;
 &lt;ul style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;circle&quot;&gt;
  &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Jimmy Page
      (&quot;Zoso&quot;):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Un simbolo legato ad Ashmole e
      all&#39;alchimia del XV secolo, associato a Saturno e all&#39;influenza
      planetaria.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;John Paul
      Jones:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt; Un triquetra tratto dal grimorio dei
      Rosacroce che simboleggia confidenza e competenza.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;John Bonham:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;
      Tre cerchi intersecati (i cerchi di Borromeo), rappresentanti la trinità
      di padre, madre e figlio.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Robert Plant:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;
      La piuma all&#39;interno di un cerchio, simbolo della dea egizia Ma&#39;at
      (verità e giustizia) e del continente perduto di Mu.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ijJved1Z8wgc_Myd43fuABql5vQn83Mrg-0-yI2QhEerX2Y9mXy92kw3e4coJHPEwrkY9aPj_fzsVxTaTT18zPD1OxSxkjdJMK3GbkPvQU8uizihibSwqy8-1fbDb6qYjQVaRakPUcd4Kwmvl1nPti8LHYQ4uqKnyPmQy8vuTo1hBKSddXu2Ta28dUgc/s554/simboli%20led%20zeppelin.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;554&quot; data-original-width=&quot;554&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ijJved1Z8wgc_Myd43fuABql5vQn83Mrg-0-yI2QhEerX2Y9mXy92kw3e4coJHPEwrkY9aPj_fzsVxTaTT18zPD1OxSxkjdJMK3GbkPvQU8uizihibSwqy8-1fbDb6qYjQVaRakPUcd4Kwmvl1nPti8LHYQ4uqKnyPmQy8vuTo1hBKSddXu2Ta28dUgc/s320/simboli%20led%20zeppelin.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;The Beatles – &lt;i&gt;Sgt. Pepper&#39;s Lonely Hearts Club Band&lt;/i&gt;
(1967)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh94DcnoxTM7HrC9sy_GwTbIlPkWLSzG5KAO9-TM5d1sRt7WA5NPHgxKzvXKYT0aaV2PVFloZ4T-8mjG9onMwmrvXKj5Ah__ryeFhuHvYniWDWEcIlG_YH1qIUnAvnzt9OR0_SJMLjHcC4lXBB-f1ouiNExm_ljOEU3MOPjTNhqaFNg_he7dtXESTf6bN5/s1280/Sgt._Pepper&#39;s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_album_art.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1280&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh94DcnoxTM7HrC9sy_GwTbIlPkWLSzG5KAO9-TM5d1sRt7WA5NPHgxKzvXKYT0aaV2PVFloZ4T-8mjG9onMwmrvXKj5Ah__ryeFhuHvYniWDWEcIlG_YH1qIUnAvnzt9OR0_SJMLjHcC4lXBB-f1ouiNExm_ljOEU3MOPjTNhqaFNg_he7dtXESTf6bN5/s320/Sgt._Pepper&#39;s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_album_art.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Realizzata
dagli artisti Peter Blake e Jann Haworth su un&#39;idea di Paul McCartney, questa
celebre copertina mostra la band circondata da un collage di personaggi
storici, letterari e culturali considerati propri &quot;eroi&quot;. In alto a
sinistra (la seconda figura da sinistra nella fila posteriore) compare l&#39;occultista
britannico Aleister Crowley, figura di riferimento della magia cerimoniale del
&#39;900. La presenza di Crowley accese numerose speculazioni sul legame tra il pop
e il movimento della &lt;i&gt;Counterculture&lt;/i&gt; esoterica degli anni &#39;60.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;La
composizione del giardino fiorito in primo piano forma figure geometriche e
lettere simboliche, riprese anche da astrologi dell&#39;epoca per interpretare
l&#39;imminente fine dell&#39;era dei Beatles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Black
Sabbath – &lt;i&gt;Black Sabbath&lt;/i&gt; (1970)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxSDZ8KXQAcg7nQej-blhyxroX-QrCf-oxuZOzWyK4K7mohhzFy22a1wS0SmxeQul3Ts-Fp7HxaTtY_5RjjgtznD-i2xUiCePtVBB4Qj3gTKmzKgqXdJWJtRu0Uo2TguWC46p5M3p4R2uIbCDWTq3XJY_lzCf-ZSoHap5VXcs2Xbv76DooBEM4Fe7HnXX/s1000/Black%20Sabbath.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;980&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;314&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxSDZ8KXQAcg7nQej-blhyxroX-QrCf-oxuZOzWyK4K7mohhzFy22a1wS0SmxeQul3Ts-Fp7HxaTtY_5RjjgtznD-i2xUiCePtVBB4Qj3gTKmzKgqXdJWJtRu0Uo2TguWC46p5M3p4R2uIbCDWTq3XJY_lzCf-ZSoHap5VXcs2Xbv76DooBEM4Fe7HnXX/s320/Black%20Sabbath.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Scattata
presso il mulino di Mapledurham nel Oxfordshire, la fotografia scattata da
Marcus Keef per il primo album dei Black Sabbath stabilì gli standard visivi
del genere doom/heavy metal. La donna vestita di nero al centro della composizione
incarna l&#39;archetipo della strega o della figura ultraterrena. L&#39;uso di una
palette di colori desaturata con toni autunnali richiama la morte, la decadenza
e l&#39;ignoto.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;All&#39;interno
del gatefold originale dell&#39;album fu stampata una poesia di tipo necronomicon
affiancata da una grande croce capovolta. Sebbene la band dichiarò di non aver
autorizzato la decisione della casa discografica (Vertigo), l&#39;immagine fissò
per sempre l&#39;associazione del gruppo con il satanismo rituale e l&#39;occulto.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Iron Maiden – &lt;i&gt;The Number of the Beast&lt;/i&gt; (1982)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTYKkaoDRkd_aNCnoxUFb5Rg2nnZ72OT4BNy5hT3jfgiQ4YNCsEiuILIiGzBjdAqsuLpNBX_LaSN37TZnWupLLA6AcKtA32ES4y7VGHm6ldm6O0W6EcDui9xsEN-iAv_1iqaRvjvb-vzW3fb6-Y5D-OURciREz0FxWmGkCxlhsu5op5ZghpOyen9fBiH2/s600/Iron%20Maiden.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;600&quot; data-original-width=&quot;600&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTYKkaoDRkd_aNCnoxUFb5Rg2nnZ72OT4BNy5hT3jfgiQ4YNCsEiuILIiGzBjdAqsuLpNBX_LaSN37TZnWupLLA6AcKtA32ES4y7VGHm6ldm6O0W6EcDui9xsEN-iAv_1iqaRvjvb-vzW3fb6-Y5D-OURciREz0FxWmGkCxlhsu5op5ZghpOyen9fBiH2/s320/Iron%20Maiden.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;Illustrata
da Derek Riggs, la copertina di questo album è uno degli esempi più famosi di
rappresentazione visiva della teologia dantesca e manichea reinterpretata in
chiave pop-art.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;La
mascotte Eddie controlla come un burattinaio il Diavolo stesso, mentre il
Diavolo, a sua volta, controlla un Eddie più piccolo. Questa struttura a
cascata richiama l&#39;illusione della volontà e il paradosso del male.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Gli
elementi di sfondo attingono direttamente ai dipinti di Hieronymus Bosch e
Gustave Doré, popolati da anime dannate e demoni che combattono sotto un cielo
apocalittico.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;David Bowie – &lt;i&gt;Station to Station&lt;/i&gt; (1976)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOHsBSOU6oTEmb0CnpmWjpkZOI2pyjWdtbQ-3V4XyMr8v-incWyVKwQkAcEG0hCZ1CWGWd1E3RZTuOx_IKnWmS66Eers-7VJm_u8jTZ2mXtXUtFWFWzG2PXaxApP8ae06rIqlTtecuIsB7Ie4D0gOBoZctzykR7vgW1QU64sMIN0stCWugq_D8xd8nPv8/s1024/Bowie_STS_interno-1024x473.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;473&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;148&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOHsBSOU6oTEmb0CnpmWjpkZOI2pyjWdtbQ-3V4XyMr8v-incWyVKwQkAcEG0hCZ1CWGWd1E3RZTuOx_IKnWmS66Eers-7VJm_u8jTZ2mXtXUtFWFWzG2PXaxApP8ae06rIqlTtecuIsB7Ie4D0gOBoZctzykR7vgW1QU64sMIN0stCWugq_D8xd8nPv8/s320/Bowie_STS_interno-1024x473.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;In
questo periodo Bowie adottò l&#39;alter ego del &lt;i&gt;Thin White Duke&lt;/i&gt;
(&quot;Sottile Duca Bianco&quot;), un personaggio distaccato ed elegante
fortemente influenzato dalla Cabala e dal misticismo occidentale.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Nella
foto del retro della copertina (e nel materiale promozionale dell&#39;epoca), Bowie
è fotografato mentre disegna sul pavimento l&#39;Albero della Vita cabalistico con
un gesso.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;I
passaggi dell&#39;album fanno diretto riferimento alle Sefirot (&lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Kether&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; a &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Malkuth&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;)
e al ponte tra la materia e il divino, riflesso nella grafica essenziale e
quasi monastica dell&#39;album.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Versione Inglese:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Subliminal
Messages and Secret Symbols: The Hidden Side of Rock&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;By Massimo Salari&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg404G8Yt02zfmTSnNNKzCkV3LNBXmTFB90DUHmIPKn4YPsZBz7XZH5dFLhVebrlc8XwRVgsbFVOfrlZ3-1bso7vAtahxtoF2K8xViKFqbImJjM825xr5vGoXs4Icb-dJnT3gqn7B5f_JmmJkQWiDAjrLUt1lVzVuOFXfiIdpACUYLeqDE82DIe1mqNP3Oz/s291/27faf543692a4390907d39d5b98abebe.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;291&quot; data-original-width=&quot;236&quot; height=&quot;291&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg404G8Yt02zfmTSnNNKzCkV3LNBXmTFB90DUHmIPKn4YPsZBz7XZH5dFLhVebrlc8XwRVgsbFVOfrlZ3-1bso7vAtahxtoF2K8xViKFqbImJjM825xr5vGoXs4Icb-dJnT3gqn7B5f_JmmJkQWiDAjrLUt1lVzVuOFXfiIdpACUYLeqDE82DIe1mqNP3Oz/s1600/27faf543692a4390907d39d5b98abebe.jpg&quot; width=&quot;236&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Between urban legend, sound experimentation, and a
genuine taste for the occult, the history of Rock is littered with tracks that
hide secret messages, esoteric symbolism, or mysterious phrases recorded
backwards. The most famous technique used to insert this content is backmasking
(recording an audio message in reverse, which is revealed only by playing the
vinyl counterclockwise), alongside lyrics rich in hermetic allegories.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;NONSOLO PROGROCK had fun searching through the web and
books for the most striking cases, hoping you enjoy the journey.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Here are the most striking and fascinating cases in
rock history.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven (1971)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ly6ZhQVnVow&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;Ly6ZhQVnVow&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;It is the most famous case of backmasking ever.
Guitarist Jimmy Page, a well-known enthusiast of esotericism and collector of
memorabilia belonging to occultist Aleister Crowley, always infused the band&#39;s
music with mystical overtones.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Reversing the famous passage &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;If there&#39;s a
bustle in your hedgerow...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, many listeners and radio hosts claim to
hear a distinct sentence: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Here&#39;s to my sweet Satan... He will give
suffering, there was a little toolshed where he made us suffer, sad
Satan.&quot;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Reality or suggestion? The band has always
categorically denied any intentionality behind the message, attributing it to
pure phonetic coincidence (a phenomenon known as auditory pareidolia).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever &amp;amp;
Revolution 9 (1967-1968)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtUH9z_Oey8&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;HtUH9z_Oey8&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;The Beatles were absolute pioneers in the use of
backmasking in the recording studio, but their messages gave rise to one of
music&#39;s most famous conspiracy theories: the alleged death of Paul McCartney
(&quot;Paul Is Dead&quot;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;At the end of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strawberry Fields Forever&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, John
Lennon can be heard mumbling a phrase that sounded to many like &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;I
buried Paul&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, although Lennon later clarified that he said &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Cranberry
sauce&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;In &lt;i&gt;Revolution 9&lt;/i&gt; (from the White Album),
listening in reverse to the voice that obsessively repeats &lt;i&gt;&quot;Number
nine&quot;&lt;/i&gt;, one can reportedly distinguish the phrase &lt;i&gt;&quot;Turn me on,
dead man&quot;&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Eagles – Hotel California (1976)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/09839DpTctU&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;09839DpTctU&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;One of the most famous rock songs of all time has been
at the center of esoteric theories and speculation for decades.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The lyrics tell of a luxury hotel from which &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;you
can check out any time you like, but you can never leave&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;. Many have
interpreted the track as a metaphor for the Church of Satan (founded by Anton
LaVey in 1966 in San Francisco in a converted old hotel).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Playing backwards the line &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;In the middle of
the night, just to hear them say...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, some claim you can hear: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Yes,
Satan. He organized his own religion&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;. Members of the Eagles have
always stated that the song is a metaphor for hedonism, drug addiction, and the
excesses of the 1970s Californian music industry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Pink Floyd – Empty Spaces (1979)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/CLpR0oBOKWQ&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;CLpR0oBOKWQ&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Unlike ambiguous or accidental messages, Pink Floyd
intentionally inserted a hidden message, using it as an ironic joke aimed at
those desperately seeking diabolical meanings in rock music.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;In &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Empty Spaces&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; (from the concept album &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The
Wall&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;), playing the track backwards reveals Roger Waters&#39; voice clearly
saying: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Congratulations. You have just discovered the secret message.
Please send your answer to Old Pink, care of the Funny Farm, Chalfont...&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;
before being interrupted.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;A blatant and playful jab at the conspiracy theorists
of the era.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Iron Maiden – Still Life (1983)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBFEjQ2eQjo&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;zBFEjQ2eQjo&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;In the 1980s, with the rise of the Satanic Panic
movement in the United States, Iron Maiden was repeatedly accused of being
satanists (especially after the release of the album &lt;i&gt;The Number of the Beast&lt;/i&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Tired of the baseless accusations, they decided to
mock their detractors on their next album, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Piece of Mind&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;. At the
beginning of the track &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Still Life&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, drummer Nicko McBrain recorded an
intentionally unintelligible phrase backwards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Once the tape is rewound, McBrain can be heard
imitating Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada, saying: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;What ho said the
monster with the three heads? Don&#39;t meddle with things you don&#39;t
understand!&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;, followed by a belch.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;While for bands like Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, or
Cradle of Filth inserting backwards phrases was a conscious and often
lighthearted act, in most other cases it is a matter of auditory pareidolia:
the human brain&#39;s natural tendency to find patterns and meaningful words within
confusing or random sounds. Nevertheless, the charm of these legends continues
to make listening to these great classics an experience rich in mystery.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: red;&quot;&gt;THE COVERS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Esotericism and visual symbolism in rock and metal
album covers represent a true figurative language. Many bands transformed the
graphic format of vinyl and CD into a conceptual extension of their music,
drawing from alchemy, kabbalah, occultism, and astrology.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Here are the iconic covers that marked history through
their symbolic framework.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV (1971)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9Rr2grAbD9gFkiNnIQGswH1go6ihjEWxFpkni0sl0CKeZ-NdvvIUJa0a6POXOt-xdAL_K93t4CkaK99vdJk45jRWaAbjsWrwwfTlplq7F6z-wikK0YSnAybff5SKPCVrYtHO7vm5DwnN9WkA1RmdFxTibLBGS_KMjaxxpo1hyGft3I9lf1m3DVz9HuSu/s1000/Zeppelin_IV.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1000&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9Rr2grAbD9gFkiNnIQGswH1go6ihjEWxFpkni0sl0CKeZ-NdvvIUJa0a6POXOt-xdAL_K93t4CkaK99vdJk45jRWaAbjsWrwwfTlplq7F6z-wikK0YSnAybff5SKPCVrYtHO7vm5DwnN9WkA1RmdFxTibLBGS_KMjaxxpo1hyGft3I9lf1m3DVz9HuSu/s320/Zeppelin_IV.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;The cover of this album is conceived as a true
hermetic enigma, devoid even of the band&#39;s name or album title on the original
packaging. Inside the gatefold sleeve, the Hermit—the ninth card of the
Tarot—is depicted. It symbolizes the search for wisdom, spiritual solitude, and
the light of knowledge illuminating the darkness.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Inside the inner sleeve, each band member chose their
own alchemical or esoteric symbol:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=&quot;margin-top: 0cm;&quot; type=&quot;disc&quot;&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Jimmy Page (&quot;Zoso&quot;):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt; A symbol linked to Ashmole and 15th-century
     alchemy, associated with Saturn and planetary influence.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;John Paul Jones:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt; A triquetra taken from the Rosicrucian grimoire,
     symbolizing confidence and competence.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;John Bonham:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt; Three intersecting circles (Borromean rings),
     representing the trinity of father, mother, and child.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Robert Plant:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt; The feather inside a circle, symbol of the
     Egyptian goddess Ma&#39;at (truth and justice) and the lost continent of Mu.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper&#39;s Lonely Hearts Club Band
(1967)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_hdqqTQ7oQmrizWYaKfo8krIffaVZ9MUKAw03NpyjpvYveBMmN_KVCBM61rjTGVql-gpEyLavWIkchr6Ak4SiqA0i4azHojurWfietY2NuPlWAd_Gy4DCVqPm35T0RPCNPKo7pPIKhHv_3aruZCI_nZ5iINfduH6KieP-6oH9ZGtuvXRRHnQG0LJCmyh/s1280/Sgt._Pepper&#39;s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_album_art.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1280&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_hdqqTQ7oQmrizWYaKfo8krIffaVZ9MUKAw03NpyjpvYveBMmN_KVCBM61rjTGVql-gpEyLavWIkchr6Ak4SiqA0i4azHojurWfietY2NuPlWAd_Gy4DCVqPm35T0RPCNPKo7pPIKhHv_3aruZCI_nZ5iINfduH6KieP-6oH9ZGtuvXRRHnQG0LJCmyh/s320/Sgt._Pepper&#39;s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_album_art.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Created by artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth based
on an idea by Paul McCartney, this famous cover shows the band surrounded by a
collage of historical, literary, and cultural figures considered their
&quot;heroes&quot;. In the top left (the second figure from the left in the
back row) appears British occultist Aleister Crowley, a key figure of
20th-century ceremonial magic. Crowley&#39;s presence sparked widespread
speculation about the connection between pop music and the 1960s esoteric
counterculture movement.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The composition of the flower garden in the foreground
forms geometric shapes and symbolic letters, which were also interpreted by
astrologers of the era as predicting the impending end of the Beatles era.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (1970)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCPjr3RyYJ5pcElC42Q6NJL4Re0uRkpYHc7WDXAZEXJRXwveQBD2bPDfQToYufNt1BrxX8lLJKQYD3iMLwZ2ynIXU6KsmfOGiU2sv1FOt5qndZ-gY66fiUUcaoogQfPw50Zs5RLidZbmeMI1w-Zpw2KD6VpIkeo2-R5u2liooKYL_okKdOBd4iQF6fy8A/s599/R-462466-1778363379-2542.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;583&quot; data-original-width=&quot;599&quot; height=&quot;311&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCPjr3RyYJ5pcElC42Q6NJL4Re0uRkpYHc7WDXAZEXJRXwveQBD2bPDfQToYufNt1BrxX8lLJKQYD3iMLwZ2ynIXU6KsmfOGiU2sv1FOt5qndZ-gY66fiUUcaoogQfPw50Zs5RLidZbmeMI1w-Zpw2KD6VpIkeo2-R5u2liooKYL_okKdOBd4iQF6fy8A/s320/R-462466-1778363379-2542.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Shot at Mapledurham Watermill in Oxfordshire, the
photograph taken by Marcus Keef for Black Sabbath&#39;s debut album set the visual
standards for the doom/heavy metal genre. The woman dressed in black at the
center of the composition embodies the archetype of a witch or an otherworldly
figure. The use of a desaturated color palette with autumnal tones evokes
death, decay, and the unknown.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Inside the album&#39;s original gatefold, a
Necronomicon-style poem was printed alongside a large inverted cross. Although
the band stated they did not authorize the record label&#39;s (Vertigo) decision,
the imagery permanently cemented the group&#39;s association with ritual satanism
and the occult.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast (1982)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiegN0AqoAvOR4jJJI_FVpeX3yqZ1gcslUHuDAYHb6tp6vkIQ5wjDzXl7UFQCWR9KGxUDzpqGvbYE40Z8I-qKhyXyPNMDlh2Mj2bQF6LQL3ZhEN-u8y_FDmF4ftcbNsIsHyvSX-4koLwt23gs12zq-gew3R2BwZL1KWihoqUBcBSJh988bdD2g0i_7O20/s600/Iron%20Maiden.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;600&quot; data-original-width=&quot;600&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiegN0AqoAvOR4jJJI_FVpeX3yqZ1gcslUHuDAYHb6tp6vkIQ5wjDzXl7UFQCWR9KGxUDzpqGvbYE40Z8I-qKhyXyPNMDlh2Mj2bQF6LQL3ZhEN-u8y_FDmF4ftcbNsIsHyvSX-4koLwt23gs12zq-gew3R2BwZL1KWihoqUBcBSJh988bdD2g0i_7O20/s320/Iron%20Maiden.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;Illustrated by Derek Riggs, this album cover is one of
the most famous examples of Dantesque and Manichaean theology reinterpreted in
a pop-art key.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The mascot Eddie controls the Devil himself like a
puppeteer, while the Devil, in turn, controls a smaller Eddie. This cascading
structure recalls the illusion of free will and the paradox of evil.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;The background elements draw directly from the
paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and Gustave Doré, populated by damned souls and
demons fighting under an apocalyptic sky.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;David Bowie – Station to Station (1976)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZG81pDgdLA8IKBl6-uXGB4IpYWje6KVR1GDYcBoSxW3logA5hv37Cn7jkc7Ltb92q-uApf1O7Q1uPGiyV3ISCwT1vlrqlzpwSTHpRTB0Vh1mW8Wdfkw70CV4N8SkB-R5XMBGKt7QC1ZxgeW5IC4qs9cqtIsdVLBbP9vgUDGJw1zXnTHEqc6FJPpEr1RUm/s1000/91gpDDiW44L._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;844&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1000&quot; height=&quot;270&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZG81pDgdLA8IKBl6-uXGB4IpYWje6KVR1GDYcBoSxW3logA5hv37Cn7jkc7Ltb92q-uApf1O7Q1uPGiyV3ISCwT1vlrqlzpwSTHpRTB0Vh1mW8Wdfkw70CV4N8SkB-R5XMBGKt7QC1ZxgeW5IC4qs9cqtIsdVLBbP9vgUDGJw1zXnTHEqc6FJPpEr1RUm/s320/91gpDDiW44L._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;&quot;&gt;During this period, Bowie adopted the alter ego of the
Thin White Duke, a detached and elegant persona heavily influenced by Kabbalah
and Western mysticism.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;In the photo on the back cover (and in promotional
material from the era), Bowie is photographed drawing the Kabbalistic Tree of
Life on the floor with chalk.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, &amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Passages throughout the album make direct reference to
the Sephirot (from Kether to Malkuth) and the bridge between matter and the
divine, mirrored in the minimalist and almost monastic graphic design of the
album.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/feeds/3459921116524948676/comments/default' title='Commenti sul post'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/10/il-lato-nascosto-del-rock.html#comment-form' title='0 Commenti'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/3459921116524948676'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1085518056393735456/posts/default/3459921116524948676'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://nonsoloprogrock.blogspot.com/2026/10/il-lato-nascosto-del-rock.html' title='Il Lato Nascosto Del Rock'/><author><name>Max</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17616482447017580617</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJngIKV7JjiGy5ffirKNGgwMnTxFwLR7wxiExprSbxC4R_E1gRs6UF4BKPAwAS8H1ywsMcZIZdbM47r-PMQcZW1NZm453SV5qbuQvMr4RhIzKmGvQ60DfLROtDGpB93g/s33/DSC_5569.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZdmLy9JAnyxnBYOi37EC2TP3arqR2yzEdWkyKQVoXrw-5cRpO2B8OfewgVozvQw9A-xKqGuLnhWZRX9drzIQfD6f9zXSHGBbwoG8D8B5XIYQslgTeUnoos9kRazlivMfXdGd10kOG1kjM6w0P9Rxu8N2f3ooAoG5fR2_Yx2Xo8LPm2ZnzRH4-_igVuVG/s72-c/images.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>